The 2026 FIFA World Cup has established its knockout stage format, detailing the criteria and rules for qualification. The article provides information on which teams have successfully qualified for the round of 32, as well as those that have not.

South Africa has qualified for the knockout stage of the World Cup 2026 after defeating South Korea 1-0, with Thapelo Maseko scoring the decisive goal in the second half. This victory allowed South Africa to secure second place in Group A with four points, joining another African country in the Round of 32, according to Daily Post (NG).

Morocco has made history by becoming the first African team to qualify for the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup. The Atlas Lions secured their spot after defeating Haiti 4-2, despite an early setback from an own goal by Yassine Bounou. Achraf Hakimi equalized for Morocco, and the team went on to win the match.

Brazil and Morocco have advanced to the round of 32 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup from Group C. Brazil secured their spot with a 3-0 victory over Scotland at the Miami stadium, with Vinicius Jose Paixao de Oliveira Junior scoring two goals and Matheus Santos Carneiro da Cunha contributing one. This information is reported by Kawowo Sports.

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.

Morocco's national football team, known as the Atlas Lions, has made history by becoming the first African team to qualify for the Round of 32 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As a result of this achievement, Morocco will receive KSh 1.6 billion in prize money.