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

As of now, a total of 32 teams have successfully qualified for the Round of 32 in the World Cup 2026 qualification process, while 12 teams have been eliminated from contention. No teams remain uncertain about their qualification status, as all matches have been completed in the group stages.

The confirmed qualification list includes 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), 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), among others.

The closest qualification races are seen in Group D and Group E, where teams are closely matched. In Group D, USA has secured 6 points, while Australia and Paraguay each hold 4 points. Meanwhile, in Group E, Germany, Ivory Coast, and Ecuador have 6, 6, and 4 points respectively, indicating a tight competition where small changes could impact the standings.

On the elimination front, South Korea (3 pts), Czechia (1 pt), Qatar (1 pt), Haiti (0 pts), Tunisia (0 pts), Iran (3 pts), New Zealand (1 pt), Uruguay (2 pts), Saudi Arabia (2 pts), and Iraq (0 pts) have all been eliminated from the tournament. Their inability to secure sufficient points has resulted in their exit from the qualification process, positioning them outside the Round of 32.

No upcoming matches will decide qualification, as all teams have completed their matches in the group stage. This marks the end of the qualification rounds, with all 32 participating teams finalized and ready to advance in the tournament.