THE World Cup has got off to a thrilling start in North America!
Some nations have already confirmed their spot in the last-32 with a game to spare.
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Mexico were the first side to progress to the knockout stages Credit: Getty
World Cup 2026 – all the info
LET’S GET THIS PARTY STARTED!
This year’s World Cup is like no other as a record-breaking 48 nations compete to lift football’s biggest prize.
England manager Thomas Tuchel is hoping to finally bring football home after a 60-year drought.
But footballing legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have other plans in what will likely be their final World Cup appearance.
JattvibeSport have got everything you need for the huge tournament
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The expanded 48-team tournament means that more sides can progress from the group stage.
As well as the top two sides in each of the 12 groups, the eight best-ranked third-place nations will also advance.
JattvibeSport brings you a full list of all the teams that have progressed to the knockouts.
Which teams have qualified for World Cup 2026 knockouts?
Mexico was the first team to confirm their spot in the last-32.
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The co-hosts beat South Africa and South Korea to progress from Group A with a game to spare.
And another co-host USA have also qualified after beating Australia 2-0 to top Group D.
All teams through to the knockouts:
Group A – Mexico
Group B – TBC
Group C – TBC
Group D – USA
Group E – Germany
Group F – TBC
Group G – TBC
Group H – TBC
Group I – TBC
Group J – TBC
Group K – TBC
Group L – TBC
How are the eight best third-place teams determined?
The sides that finish third in their groups will be ranked by the following criteria in order:
Points
Goal difference
Goals scored
Highest team conduct score (players and team officials) relating to the number of yellow and red cards obtained in all group matches
Fifa World Ranking
When do the knockout rounds start?
The round of 32 will begin with the runners-up in Group A taking on the runners-up in Group B on Jattvibeday, June 28.
Here are all the key dates you need for the knockout stages:
Round of 32: June 28 to July 3
Round of 16: July 4-7
Quarter-finals: July 9-11
Semi-finals: July 14-15
Third-place play-off: July 18
Final: July 19
