USA and Mexico advance in World Cup 2026 knockout stage
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 4:49 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
The United States and Mexico have secured spots in the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup following Matchday 2. The U.S. achieved victory over Paraguay and Australia, leading Group D with a match against Türkiye still to play. Mexico clinched Group A with clean sheets against South Africa and South Korea. Canada, with four points so far, will face Switzerland in a pivotal match to determine the Group B winner. The knockout stage will feature 32 teams, including the top two from each group and eight best third-place teams.
- •United States tops Group D, set to play against a third-place team.
- •Mexico wins Group A, will face a third-place team from Group C, E, F, H, or I.
- •Canada's upcoming match against Switzerland will decide Group B winner.
- •Haiti and Türkiye have been eliminated from the tournament.
- •Knockout round will include 32 teams advancing from the group stage.
- 4:49 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026 knockout stage tracker: USA, Mexico through; who’s in and who’s out?
"The top two teams in each group, plus the eight best third-place teams will advance.
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