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First countries qualify for the 2026 World Cup knockout phase
Teams 20 juni 2026

First countries qualify for the 2026 World Cup knockout phase

As the end of the group stage approaches, the United States and Mexico are already assured of participation in the knockout phase of the 2026 World Cup. Both countries achieved convincing results and have already secured their ticket for the round of 32.

The group stage of the 2026 World Cup is coming to an end and the battle for qualification for the knockout phase reaches its conclusion. Several countries have already secured a place in the round of 32, which starts on June 28 and ultimately culminates in the World Cup final on July 19.

United States assured of knockout ticket The United States managed to qualify for the knockout phase early on. With victories over Paraguay (4-1) and Australia (2-0), the team convincingly qualified for the next round. The US's final group match is against Turkey at Los Angeles Stadium on June 25. With these results, the Americans are on course to become group winners.

Matches United States: - June 12: United States 4-1 Paraguay - June 19: United States 2-0 Australia - June 25: United States – Turkey (Los Angeles Stadium)

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Mexico qualifies as group winner Mexico is also certain of a continuation in the tournament. The Mexicans beat South Korea 1-0 to secure victory in group A. Previously, South Africa had already won (2-0). Mexico closes the group stage against the Czech Republic. Mexico returns to Mexico City Stadium for the first knockout match.

Matches Mexico: - June 11: Mexico 2-0 South Africa - June 18: Mexico 1-0 South Korea - June 24: Mexico – Czech Republic (Mexico City Stadium) - June 30: Mexico – opponent unknown, round of 32 (Mexico City Stadium)

Distribution of knockout places Of the 48 participating teams, 32 countries remain after the group stage for the knockout phase. In these decisive rounds, matches can be decided via extra time and penalties if there is no winner after regular playing time. Which other teams will join the United States and Mexico will become clear in the coming days. It promises to remain exciting until the last group matches.

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