Ten AC Milan players qualify for FIFA World Cup knockout stage
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
AC Milan leads Serie A with ten players moving on to the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The team advanced during group play, with highlights including Mike Maignan saving a penalty against Norway and Rafael Leão scoring against Uzbekistan. Other notable performances came from Chris Pulisic and Adrien Rabiot. The complete Round of 32 bracket has been confirmed, featuring matchups such as Brazil vs. Japan and Mexico vs. Ecuador. This follows a new tournament format where the top two teams from each of the 12 groups and the eight best third-placed teams qualify.
- •AC Milan players qualify as either group winners or runners-up.
- •Pervis Estupiñan's Ecuador advanced as a best third-placed team.
- •Round of 32 matches include Spain vs. Austria and England vs. DR Congo.
- •The tournament features a new 48-team format.
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"AC Milan is the Serie A club with the most players through to the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with ten Rossoneri qualifying for the Round of 32. During the group stage, Mike Maignan sto...
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