List of teams qualified for World Cup last 32

A huge replica of the World Cup trophy is seen during the opening ceremony ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between Mexico and South Africa at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 11, 2026. (Photo by Alfredo ESTRELLA / AFP)

Belgium defeated New Zealand 5-1 to book their place in the knockout rounds of the World Cup on Friday, securing their first win of the tournament to finish on top of Group G in Vancouver.

A double strike from Arsenal’s Leandro Trossard and goals from Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Saelemaekers carried the Red Devils into the last 32 in first place ahead of Egypt on goal difference.

Egypt claimed the runners-up spot after a 1-1 draw with Iran in Seattle. The Iranians finished third in the group.

List of teams qualified for the World Cup last 32 after Friday’s group matches:

Mexico

South Africa

Switzerland

Canada

Bosnia-Herzegovina

Brazil

Morocco

United States

Germany

Ivory Coast

Ecuador

Netherlands

Japan

Sweden

France

Norway

Argentina

Colombia

Australia

England

Ghana

Egypt

Paraguay

Spain

Belgium

Senegal

Cape Verde

Portugal

Full List: Teams That Have Qualified for the World Cup Round of 32

Suggested for you

More Stories

Trump Shows New US Passport With His Face On It

England and Portugal Fight to Top Their World Cup Groups

Nigeria Frees 6 People Jailed in Ivory Coast – Government Says

I Was a Thief — Charlie Boy Shares His Life Story in New Book

Legal trouble: How NDC and ADC issues could disrupt Nigeria's 2027 election plan

OFFICIAL: FIFA Confirms Ghana Is In Round Of 32 Before Croatia Match

Discussion