FIFA World Cup 2026: Round of 32 Qualifiers almost Confirmed, Knockout Battle Begins
The group stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 has come to an exciting conclusion, with the first batch of teams officially securing their places in the Round of 32. Football giants including Brazil, France, Spain, England, Portugal, Argentina, Mexico, Switzerland, Morocco, Norway, and Belgium have booked their knockout berths, while surprise packages such as Cape Verde and South Africa have also advanced after impressive performances.
The knockout stage begins on June 28, where every match becomes a do-or-die contest. One of the opening fixtures features South Africa vs Canada, with the winner progressing to the Round of 16. Fans can also look forward to blockbuster clashes such as Brazil vs Japan, Germany vs Paraguay, France vs Sweden, and Argentina vs Cape Verde in the coming days.
With the tournament entering its most thrilling phase, teams will now fight for a place in the Round of 16 and continue their journey towards lifting football’s biggest prize.
