2026 World Cup: 21 teams seal knockout stage spots

2026 World Cup

At least 21 countries have confirmed their participation in the FIFA World Cup’s Round of 32 knockout stage.

Egypt and Belgium are the latest countries to reserve their slots.

Egypt played 1-1 with Iran to qualify for the round of 32, finishing second in Group G behind leader Belgium.

Belgium thrashed New Zealand 5-1 to advance to the knockout stage.

Both teams now join the likes of Australia, Ivory Coast, Ecuador, Japan, The Netherlands, Sweden, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Colombia in the last-32 stage.

Other teams that have already booked their place in the last-32 are Mexico, South Africa, Canada, Switzerland, USA, Brazil, Morocco, Germany, France, Norway and Argentina.

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