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Six nations reach World Cup 2026 knockout stage as three are eliminated
Mexico, the United States, Germany, Argentina, France and Norway have advanced to the Round of 32. Tunisia, Haiti and Turkey have been eliminated after group-stage losses.
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Mexico became the first team to reach the knockout rounds of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after topping Group A with a match remaining. The United States, Germany, Argentina, France and Norway have since confirmed their places in the Round of 32.
Early exits Tunisia became the first African side eliminated after two straight defeats in Group F. Haiti and Turkey also ended their campaigns without advancing. Nine other African nations remain in contention for the final 32 spots.
Remaining matches South Africa’s final Group A fixture against South Korea at Estadio Monterrey on 25 June will decide whether the side advances. A win would send the team into the knockout stage. With only three teams qualified and three eliminated so far, the remaining group-stage fixtures will determine which additional nations progress.
The expanded 48-team format has kept more sides mathematically alive than in previous tournaments.
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