2026 World Cup Standings: Knockout Bracket Updates and Qualification Scenarios Through June 25

With each passing day, the 2026 World Cup edges closer to its knockout stage. Some teams have already secured their spots in the Round of 32, yet many remain locked in intense battles on the field aiming to advance.

Only a few teams have officially qualified so far, but that list will grow quickly. On Thursday, teams like Ivory Coast, Curacao, Ecuador, Sweden, Japan, Netherlands, Australia, and Paraguay face off to finalize their group positions. Meanwhile, Germany and the U.S. have topped their groups, while Tunisia and Turkey are already out of the tournament.

Group Standings Overview

Similar standings detail the other groups, with teams like Switzerland and Canada from Group B, Brazil and Morocco from Group C, and others holding leading or contested positions.

Knockout Stage Qualifications So Far

• Mexico and South Africa have secured advancement from Group A.
• Switzerland and Canada lead Group B into the next round.
• Brazil, Morocco, United States, Germany, and France have also clinched spots.

Other groups still have open races to decide who moves forward, including intense contests in Groups F, G, H, J, K, and L.

Qualification and Elimination Highlights

Mexico has secured Group A's top spot with a win over South Korea. South Africa joins them after beating South Korea 1-0. South Korea can still qualify as a best third-place finisher, but Czechia is out after losing to Mexico.

Switzerland leads Group B after defeating Canada 3-1, with Canada advancing as runner-up. Bosnia and Herzegovina gained momentum with a win over Qatar but need to rely on third-place qualification routes. Qatar has been eliminated.

Brazil and Morocco sealed their Round of 32 spots, while Scotland and Haiti are eliminated.

The United States won Group D after victories and favorable results. Both Australia and Paraguay secured knockout berths. Turkey exited following defeat.

Germany claimed Group E with a win over Ivory Coast, which can still qualify depending on upcoming results. Ecuador and Curacao face elimination if they don't secure points.

Sweden and Netherlands eye progression in Group F, needing wins against Japan and Tunisia respectively. Japan must win remaining matches to stay alive. Tunisia is close to elimination.

Group G remains wide open among Egypt, Iran, Belgium, and New Zealand, all with scenarios to claim first or second place.

In Group H, Spain leads with a chance to top the group, with Uruguay, Cape Verde, and Saudi Arabia still contesting for spots.

France and Norway have qualified from Group I. Iraq and Senegal are eliminated.

Argentina won Group J; Austria and Algeria fight for second place. Jordan is out.

Colombia has advanced from Group K, facing a challenge from Portugal. DR Congo and Uzbekistan chase third-place opportunities.

In Group L, England, Ghana, and Croatia remain in contention, while Panama is eliminated.

Upcoming Knockout Schedule

The Round of 32 kicks off on June 28, with key matchups including Group A runners-up versus Canada, Germany facing a third-place team, and Mexico matching up with a third-place qualifier. The schedule runs through early July, culminating in the final on July 19.

Matches will be held in major venues like Los Angeles and Vancouver, among others, featuring a mix of group winners, runners-up, and best third-place teams.