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Teams confirmed for World Cup 2026 knockout stage round of 32

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 8:24 AM

Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Teams confirmed for World Cup 2026 knockout stage round of 32

Summary

The knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to begin with the round of 32 from June 28 to July 3. A list of teams that have qualified is forthcoming as the bracket forms. The process is guided by specific format and qualification criteria, details of which continue to emerge ahead of the matches.

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Key Details

•Knockout stage runs from June 28 to July 3.
•Teams qualified for round of 32 are being announced.
•Format and qualification criteria are in place.

Latest Updates

11:10 PMYahoo Sports — Who has qualified for the knockout stages and which teams have been eliminated from the World Cup?
8:24 AMAl Jazeera English — Which teams have qualified for the World Cup 2026 knockouts, round of 32? - Al Jazeera

What they're saying

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage format, criteria and rules for qualification. Find out who’s in and who’s out.
— Al Jazeera Englishby Manasi Pathak