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12 teams secure World Cup 2026 knockout places

Mexico, South Africa, Switzerland and Canada are among the latest sides to seal progress as others chase qualification in their final group games.

Filed Thursday, 25 June 2026

12 teams secure World Cup 2026 knockout places

Twelve teams have booked places in the World Cup 2026 knockout stage after the latest round of group matches.

Mexico topped Group A with nine points, while South Africa also advanced from the group with four. In Group B, Switzerland went through with seven points and Canada joined them with four.

Brazil and Morocco, both on seven points, have qualified from Group C. The United States advanced from Group D with six points, and Germany secured progress from Group E with six.

France and Norway also reached the next round from Group I, both on six points. Argentina qualified from Group J with six, and Colombia did the same from Group K with six.

Several teams are still waiting on their final group fixtures. The Netherlands, Japan, Egypt, Belgium, Iran, Spain, Portugal and England are among those targeting qualification through their third matches.