From Messi’s Argentina to Neymar’s Brazil. How many teams have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32? Football News:

France, Argentina and Norway have booked their places

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is approaching its Round of 32 knockout stage, and as the tournament continues, the list of qualified teams continues to expand. Fifteen days into the competition, 12 teams have secured their place in the knockout rounds.Let’s take a look at the qualified contenders.

Group A:

Mexico:Mexico played three matches in the tournament and emerged victorious in all of them. They beat South Africa (2-0), South Korea (1-0), and Czechia (3-0), without conceding a single goal so far. They will play their Round of 32 game on July 1.South Africa:The campaign in South Africa was mixed. The side won one of their three fixtures, while losing their opener against Mexico and drawing against Czechia. They won their last group stage against South Korea (1-0).

Group B:

Switzerland:Switzerland won two of their three matches in the group stage, with the first match ending in a draw against Qatar (1-1). After the draw they beat Bosnia & Herzegovina (4-1) and Canada (2-1) to get a spot in the round of 32.Canada:Canada’s campaign remained dramatic throughout the group stage. The team recorded one win (6-0), lost against Switzerland (1-2), and played a draw against Bosnia & Herzegovina. Finishing second in Group B, they booked their place in the knockouts.

Group C:

Brazil:One of the favorites of the tournament, Brazil secured their place in the knockout rounds. The side’s chances do not look good after a draw against Morocco in their opening fixture. The absence of star striker Neymar remains a concern. However, Brazil bounced back with convincing wins over Haiti (3-0) and Scotland (3-0).Morocco:Occupying second place behind Brazil, Morocco also progressed to the next round. The team defeated Scotland (1-0) and Haiti (4-2) after drawing with Brazil in their opening match.

Group D:

USA:The USA remains the only Group D team to have qualified for the Round of 32 so far. The side played two matches and won both, defeating Paraguay (4-1) and Australia (2-0). They will face Turkey in their final group-stage fixture having already been eliminated from the tournament.

Group E:

Germany:Like the USA, Germany was the only team from their group to qualify. Julian Nagelsmann’s squad impressed in their two matches, recording victories against Curacao (7-1) and Ivory Coast (2-1). Germany will face Ecuador in their final match of the group stage on June 26.

Group I:

France:France is another tournament favorite that has lived up to expectations so far. The side won impressively in both of their matches. Buoyed by good performances from Kylian Mbappe, France defeated Senegal (3-1) and Iraq (3-0), and will face Norway in their final group stage match on June 26.Norway:Second in the group, Norway were equally impressive. With Erling Haaland leading the attack, the Vikings comfortably advanced to the knockout stage. They defeated Iraq (4-1) and Senegal (3-2) in their opening two fixtures.

Group J:

Argentina:One of the most famous football teams in the world and the defending champion, Argentina, secured their place in the knockout stage. The group led by Lionel Messi registered successive victories against Algeria (3-0) and Austria (2-0), in which Messi played an important role. Argentina will face Jordan in their final match in the group stage.Colombia:Colombia have played two matches so far and they won comfortably. Victories against Jordan (2-0) and Uzbekistan (3-1) secured their qualification for the Round of 32.

Teams to enter the round of 32 from today’s fixture

Ivory CoastAfter two matches, Ivory Coast recorded a victory against Ecuador (1-0) and a defeat against Germany (1-2). They will try to keep their campaign alive in this game in Curacao.Netherlands:The Netherlands topped Group F. After a 5-1 win against Sweden and a 2-2 draw against Japan, they have a good chance of qualifying if they beat Tunisia.Japan:Second in Group F, Japan has a similar chance of qualification as the Netherlands. A win today will secure their place in the Round of 32. They beat Tunisia (4-0) after opening their campaign with a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands.Sweden:Occupying third place in Group F, Sweden can not only trouble Japan but also secure direct qualification with a win. The side defeated Tunisia (5-1) but suffered a heavy 1-5 defeat against the Netherlands.Australia:After two matches, the Socceroos registered a win against Turkey (2-0) and a loss against the USA (0-2). A win against Paraguay will ensure their progress to the next round.Paraguay:Placed behind Australia in Group D, Paraguay also remain in contention. They recorded one win against Turkey and one loss against the USA. Today’s fixture will determine whether they continue their journey to the FIFA World Cup 2026.