Bosnia and Herzegovina, Morocco, Brazil, Switzerland, Canada, and South Africa have qualified for the Round of 32 stage at the FIFA World Cup 2026. They join previously qualified teams Colombia, Norway, France, Argentina, Mexico, Germany, and the USA. This announcement follows the conclusion of the final group game fixtures in Group A.

Ten teams have secured their places in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by winning their opening two matches, each accumulating six points. This achievement guarantees that these teams cannot finish outside the top two positions in their respective groups.

The fixtures for the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been confirmed after the completion of the Round of 32 matches, according to Vanguard Sports. Details regarding the venues and dates for these matches have also been released.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage is underway, with several teams advancing to the round of 32 while others have been eliminated. This tournament marks the first expansion to 48 teams, accompanied by a new qualification system that allows more nations, including some third-placed teams, to progress to the knockout rounds, according to The Kenya Times.

As the World Cup 2026 approaches, multiple African nations are competing for qualification to the knockout stage, with only Tunisia having been eliminated so far. Nine teams remain in contention as they prepare for their crucial final group matches, aiming for a spot in the Round of 32.

At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Morocco and Egypt have successfully advanced to the Round of 16, becoming two of the ten African nations competing in the tournament. They qualified from the initial round of 32 after completing the group stages, marking a significant achievement for African representation in the event.