World Cup 2026 Qualification Round-Up: Who's Through, Who's Out, Who's Fighting

As the qualification rounds for the 2026 World Cup draw to a close, a total of 32 teams have qualified for the Round of 32. Meanwhile, 16 teams have been eliminated, leaving 0 teams still uncertain about their fate, as all matches have been played in the various groups.

The teams that have confirmed their qualification include Mexico (9 pts), South Africa (4 pts), Switzerland (7 pts), Canada (4 pts), Bosnia & Herzegovina (4 pts), Brazil (7 pts), Morocco (7 pts), USA (6 pts), Australia (4 pts), Paraguay (4 pts), Germany (6 pts), Ivory Coast (6 pts), Ecuador (4 pts), Netherlands (7 pts), Japan (5 pts), Sweden (4 pts), Belgium (5 pts), Egypt (5 pts), Spain (7 pts), Cape Verde Islands (3 pts), France (9 pts), Norway (6 pts), Senegal (3 pts), Argentina (9 pts), Austria (4 pts), Algeria (4 pts), Colombia (7 pts), Portugal (5 pts), Congo DR (4 pts), England (7 pts), Croatia (6 pts), and Ghana (4 pts).

The closest qualification races can be seen in several groups where the difference between qualification and elimination is merely 1-2 points. In Group B, for example, Canada and Bosnia & Herzegovina both secured 4 points to qualify, while Qatar ended with only 1 point. In Group D, Australia, Paraguay, and Türkiye all finished with close margins, with Paraguay and Australia each accumulating 4 points, while Türkiye finished with 3. Group E saw Ecuador, Germany, and Ivory Coast finish closely with 4 and 6 points, respectively.

Among the teams eliminated are South Korea (3 pts), Czechia (1 pt), Qatar (1 pt), Haiti (0 pts), Türkiye (3 pts), Curaçao (1 pt), Tunisia (0 pts), Iran (3 pts), New Zealand (1 pt), Uruguay (2 pts), and Saudi Arabia (2 pts). Notably, Iraq finished with 0 points, resulting in their elimination. These teams will not advance to the World Cup, marking a disappointing outcome after competing through the qualifiers.

With all matches concluded, there are no upcoming matches that will decide qualification. The qualification picture is now fully established, with all teams confirmed in their standings. The focus now shifts to the Round of 32, where the qualified teams will aim to advance further in the tournament.