The FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage is nearing its conclusion, with the Round of 32 lineup gradually taking shape.
While several football giants have already secured knockout-stage berths, many teams are still fighting for automatic qualification or one of the tournament's eight best third-place spots.
The top two teams from each of the 12 groups automatically qualify for the Round of 32. They are joined by the tournament's eight best third-place finishers, making every final group-stage match crucial.
According to Yahoo Sports, here is the latest qualification picture across all 12 groups.
Group A
Qualified: Mexico, South Africa
Eliminated: Czechia
Mexico finished first with a perfect nine points and will return to Mexico City Stadium to face one of the best third-place teams from Groups C, E, F, H or I.
South Africa advanced as runners-up, while Czechia exited the tournament.
Group B
Qualified: Switzerland, Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Eliminated: Qatar
Switzerland secured first place with a 2-0 victory over Canada.
Canada qualified as runners-up and will meet South Africa in Los Angeles, while Bosnia and Herzegovina booked a Round of 32 place as one of the best third-place teams after defeating Qatar 3-1.
Group C
Qualified: Brazil, Morocco
Eliminated: Haiti
Brazil claimed top spot after defeating Scotland and will face the Group F runners-up in Houston.
Morocco advanced on goal difference as runners-up. Scotland remains in contention but must wait to see if it qualifies among the tournament's best third-place teams.
Group D
Qualified: United States, Australia, Paraguay
Eliminated: None
The United States won the group and will play Bosnia and Herzegovina in Santa Clara.
Australia secured second place following a draw with Paraguay, while Paraguay also advanced as one of the best third-place finishers.
Group E
Qualified: Germany, Ivory Coast, Ecuador
Eliminated: Curaçao
Germany had already wrapped up first place before the final group matches.
Ivory Coast claimed second place after beating Curaçao, while Ecuador's victory over Germany secured qualification as one of the tournament's best third-place teams.
Group F
Qualified: Netherlands, Japan, Sweden
Eliminated: Tunisia
The Netherlands finished first after defeating Tunisia.
Japan secured second place with a draw against Sweden, while Sweden also progressed as one of the best third-place teams.
Group G
Qualified: Belgium, Egypt
Eliminated: New Zealand
Belgium finished top after a dominant 5-1 victory over New Zealand.
Egypt advanced as runners-up following a draw against Iran, while Iran's hopes now depend on whether it finishes among the best third-place teams.
Group H
Qualified: Spain, Cape Verde
Eliminated: Uruguay, Saudi Arabia
Spain sealed first place with a narrow win over Uruguay.
Cape Verde secured second place after its third draw of the tournament and will face Argentina in the Round of 32.
Group I
Qualified: France, Norway
Eliminated: Iraq
France secured top spot with a victory over Norway.
Norway advanced as runners-up, while Senegal remains in contention for a Round of 32 place through the best third-place rankings after defeating Iraq.
Group J
Qualified: Argentina
Eliminated: Jordan
Argentina has already secured first place.
Algeria and Austria will meet in the final group match to determine who claims the remaining automatic qualification spot, although a draw could leave both relying on third-place standings.
Group K
Qualified: Colombia
Eliminated: None
Colombia has already secured a Round of 32 berth.
Portugal needs only a draw against Colombia to qualify, while DR Congo and Uzbekistan must win their final meeting to keep their knockout hopes alive.
Group L
Qualified: None
Eliminated: Panama
England leads the group on goal difference heading into the final round of matches.
Ghana and Croatia also remain in contention for first place and automatic qualification, while even the losing side could still progress as one of the tournament's best third-place finishers.
With several final group-stage matches still to be played, the race for the remaining Round of 32 places remains wide open. Teams already through are now preparing for the knockout stage, while others continue battling for automatic qualification or one of the eight coveted third-place berths.
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