18 Teams Qualify and Three Matches Set in the Round of 32

The outlines of several Round of 32 matches in the 2026 World Cup have become clear, following the results of the final round of the group stage, which led to strong clashes, most notably Morocco facing the Netherlands, along with an anticipated match between Brazil and Japan.

A third playoff encounter has also been confirmed, with the United States team set to face Bosnia and Herzegovina, as part of the competition for a spot in the next round.

The match between Morocco and the Netherlands is one of the standout games of this round, given the impressive level both teams displayed during the group stage. Meanwhile, global football fans are anticipating a strong test between Brazil and Japan, as both teams advanced with remarkable performances.

With 18 teams having qualified so far, the competition continues to secure the remaining spots before the knockout stages, which promise high-stakes matchups on the road to the 2026 World Cup title.

The following is a list of teams that have officially qualified for the next round so far: Mexico, South Africa, Switzerland, Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Morocco, the United States, Germany, Ivory Coast, Ecuador, the Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, France, Norway, Argentina, and Colombia.