FIFA World Cup 2026: 28 of 32 Knockout Spots Now Locked In
Seven teams from Groups G, H, and I—France, Norway, Senegal, Spain, Egypt, Cabo Verde, and Belgium—have qualified for the Round of 32 after completing their group stage matches.
In Group G, Belgium beat New Zealand 5-1, ousting them from the next round, while Iran and Egypt played to a draw, leaving Iran on the brink.
In Group H, Spain defeated Uruguay 1-0 in a sensational match, ousting them from the tournament, while Cabo Verde played a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia to secure second place. This result eliminated the Saudi squad from competition.
In Group I, France defeated Norway 4-1 to secure first place, while Norway advanced in second. Meanwhile, Senegal beat Iraq 5-0 and qualify for the next round.
Group G – Belgium and Egypt qualified – Iran on the brink – New Zealand eliminated
Group H – Spain and Cabo Verde qualified – Uruguay and Saudi Arabia eliminated
Group I – France, Norway, and Senegal qualified – Irqa eliminated
From Group A to F
Group A – Mexico and South Africa qualified – Korea Republic on the brink – Czechia eliminated
Group B – Switzerland, Canada, and Bosnia and Herzegovina qualified – Qatar eliminated
Group C – Brazil and Morocco qualified – Scotland on the brink – Haiti eliminated
Group D – USA and Australia qualified – Paraguay on the brink – Türkiye eliminated
Group E – Germany, Cote d’Ivoire, and Ecuador qualified – Curacao eliminated
Group F – Netherlands, Japan, and Sweden qualified – Tunisia eliminated