The biggest World Cup in history featuring 48 teams is shrinking fast. Which nations have been condemned to elimination?

Find out which teams have booked their place in the Round of 32 and who has been eliminated after the group stage at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The FIFA World Cup Round of 16 continues with two matches taking place in the U.S. and Mexico. The first match features Brazil talking on Norway at New York/New Jersey Stadium followed by Mexico and England on the pitch at Mexico City Stadium.

France and Paraguay are level in the opening half of their 2026 World Cup last-16 clash in Philadelphia. Near-record warmth is expected today and this is likely to be one of the hottest World Cup matches ever played.

Cape Verde won hearts across the world with its inspiring run at the 2026 World Cup. The island country with a population of under 600,000 people — located within an archipelago off the western coast of Africa — fielded a team of players who never backed down even against the top-ranked team in the tournament.

For some teams in North America, the World Cup will be over far more quickly than they would like.

The round of 16 is set, and with more than half of the field already heading home, the 2026 World Cup is beginning to separate the genuine contenders from the unforgettable stories. France continue to look like the team to beat,

Here is what the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals bracket looks like as teams advance.