The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage has begun to take shape, with six teams securing qualification for the round of 32 while four teams have been eliminated after the second round of group matchesAs of Tuesday, June 23 morning, co-hosts Mexico and United States have all booked their places in the knockout stage alongside Germany, Argentina, France and Norway.Mexico became the first team to qualify, topping Group A after victories over South Africa and Korea Republic.The El Tri will face a third-placed team from Groups C, E, F, H or I in the Round of 32 in Mexico City on June 30.The United States followed shortly after, securing progression in Group D with wins over Paraguay and Australia.Mauricio Pochettino’s side also finished as group winners and will play a third-placed team from Groups B, E, F, I or J in the San Francisco Bay Area on July 1.Folarin Balogun of the United States wins two Man of the Match awards consecutively. He talks to the media during a World Cup 2026 training session at Great Park Sports Complex on June 22, 2026 in Irvine, California. Jamie Squire/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by JAMIE SQUIRE / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)Germany became the first European side to advance after back-to-back wins over Curaçao and Côte d’Ivoire in Group E.Julian Nagelsmann’s team were later confirmed as group winners and will meet a third-placed team from Groups A, B, C, D or F in Boston on June 29.Related News2026 World Cup: England, Ghana eye last 32 as Portugal seek first victoryAlgeria beat Jordan 2-1 in World Cup group gameHaaland scores twice as Norway beat Senegal to reach last 32Argentina, influenced by Lionel Messi’s five goals in two matches, secured qualification from Group J with wins over Algeria and Austria.The defending champions topped the group and will face the Group H runners-up in Miami on July 3.France also progressed from Group I after victories over Senegal and Iraq, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice in both matches.France’s forward #10 Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammates during the 2026 World Cup Group I football match between France and Iraq at the Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on June 22, 2026. (Photo by MAURO PIMENTEL / AFP)Norway joined them from the same group after beating Iraq and Senegal to seal qualification.On the other hand, Haiti, Tunisia, Türkiye and Jordan have been eliminated from the tournament after failing to pick up enough points in their respective groups.Haiti exited after defeats to Scotland and Brazil, while Tunisia suffered losses to Sweden and Japan.Türkiye were eliminated following defeats to Australia and Paraguay, and Jordan crashed out after losing to Austria and Algeria. As of Tuesday, June 23 morning, co-hosts Mexico and United States have all booked their places in the knockout stage alongside Germany, Argentina, France and Norway.Mexico became the first team to qualify, topping Group A after victories over South Africa and Korea Republic.The El Tri will face a third-placed team from Groups C, E, F, H or I in the Round of 32 in Mexico City on June 30.The United States followed shortly after, securing progression in Group D with wins over Paraguay and Australia.Mauricio Pochettino’s side also finished as group winners and will play a third-placed team from Groups B, E, F, I or J in the San Francisco Bay Area on July 1.Folarin Balogun of the United States wins two Man of the Match awards consecutively. He talks to the media during a World Cup 2026 training session at Great Park Sports Complex on June 22, 2026 in Irvine, California. Jamie Squire/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by JAMIE SQUIRE / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)Germany became the first European side to advance after back-to-back wins over Curaçao and Côte d’Ivoire in Group E.Julian Nagelsmann’s team were later confirmed as group winners and will meet a third-placed team from Groups A, B, C, D or F in Boston on June 29.Related News2026 World Cup: England, Ghana eye last 32 as Portugal seek first victoryAlgeria beat Jordan 2-1 in World Cup group gameHaaland scores twice as Norway beat Senegal to reach last 32Argentina, influenced by Lionel Messi’s five goals in two matches, secured qualification from Group J with wins over Algeria and Austria.The defending champions topped the group and will face the Group H runners-up in Miami on July 3.France also progressed from Group I after victories over Senegal and Iraq, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice in both matches.France’s forward #10 Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammates during the 2026 World Cup Group I football match between France and Iraq at the Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on June 22, 2026. (Photo by MAURO PIMENTEL / AFP)Norway joined them from the same group after beating Iraq and Senegal to seal qualification.On the other hand, Haiti, Tunisia, Türkiye and Jordan have been eliminated from the tournament after failing to pick up enough points in their respective groups.Haiti exited after defeats to Scotland and Brazil, while Tunisia suffered losses to Sweden and Japan.Türkiye were eliminated following defeats to Australia and Paraguay, and Jordan crashed out after losing to Austria and Algeria. Mexico became the first team to qualify, topping Group A after victories over South Africa and Korea Republic.The El Tri will face a third-placed team from Groups C, E, F, H or I in the Round of 32 in Mexico City on June 30.The United States followed shortly after, securing progression in Group D with wins over Paraguay and Australia.Mauricio Pochettino’s side also finished as group winners and will play a third-placed team from Groups B, E, F, I or J in the San Francisco Bay Area on July 1.Folarin Balogun of the United States wins two Man of the Match awards consecutively. He talks to the media during a World Cup 2026 training session at Great Park Sports Complex on June 22, 2026 in Irvine, California. Jamie Squire/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by JAMIE SQUIRE / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)Germany became the first European side to advance after back-to-back wins over Curaçao and Côte d’Ivoire in Group E.Julian Nagelsmann’s team were later confirmed as group winners and will meet a third-placed team from Groups A, B, C, D or F in Boston on June 29.Related News2026 World Cup: England, Ghana eye last 32 as Portugal seek first victoryAlgeria beat Jordan 2-1 in World Cup group gameHaaland scores twice as Norway beat Senegal to reach last 32Argentina, influenced by Lionel Messi’s five goals in two matches, secured qualification from Group J with wins over Algeria and Austria.The defending champions topped the group and will face the Group H runners-up in Miami on July 3.France also progressed from Group I after victories over Senegal and Iraq, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice in both matches.France’s forward #10 Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammates during the 2026 World Cup Group I football match between France and Iraq at the Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on June 22, 2026. (Photo by MAURO PIMENTEL / AFP)Norway joined them from the same group after beating Iraq and Senegal to seal qualification.On the other hand, Haiti, Tunisia, Türkiye and Jordan have been eliminated from the tournament after failing to pick up enough points in their respective groups.Haiti exited after defeats to Scotland and Brazil, while Tunisia suffered losses to Sweden and Japan.Türkiye were eliminated following defeats to Australia and Paraguay, and Jordan crashed out after losing to Austria and Algeria. The El Tri will face a third-placed team from Groups C, E, F, H or I in the Round of 32 in Mexico City on June 30.The United States followed shortly after, securing progression in Group D with wins over Paraguay and Australia.Mauricio Pochettino’s side also finished as group winners and will play a third-placed team from Groups B, E, F, I or J in the San Francisco Bay Area on July 1.Folarin Balogun of the United States wins two Man of the Match awards consecutively. He talks to the media during a World Cup 2026 training session at Great Park Sports Complex on June 22, 2026 in Irvine, California. Jamie Squire/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by JAMIE SQUIRE / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)Germany became the first European side to advance after back-to-back wins over Curaçao and Côte d’Ivoire in Group E.Julian Nagelsmann’s team were later confirmed as group winners and will meet a third-placed team from Groups A, B, C, D or F in Boston on June 29.Related News2026 World Cup: England, Ghana eye last 32 as Portugal seek first victoryAlgeria beat Jordan 2-1 in World Cup group gameHaaland scores twice as Norway beat Senegal to reach last 32Argentina, influenced by Lionel Messi’s five goals in two matches, secured qualification from Group J with wins over Algeria and Austria.The defending champions topped the group and will face the Group H runners-up in Miami on July 3.France also progressed from Group I after victories over Senegal and Iraq, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice in both matches.France’s forward #10 Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammates during the 2026 World Cup Group I football match between France and Iraq at the Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on June 22, 2026. (Photo by MAURO PIMENTEL / AFP)Norway joined them from the same group after beating Iraq and Senegal to seal qualification.On the other hand, Haiti, Tunisia, Türkiye and Jordan have been eliminated from the tournament after failing to pick up enough points in their respective groups.Haiti exited after defeats to Scotland and Brazil, while Tunisia suffered losses to Sweden and Japan.Türkiye were eliminated following defeats to Australia and Paraguay, and Jordan crashed out after losing to Austria and Algeria. The United States followed shortly after, securing progression in Group D with wins over Paraguay and Australia.Mauricio Pochettino’s side also finished as group winners and will play a third-placed team from Groups B, E, F, I or J in the San Francisco Bay Area on July 1.Folarin Balogun of the United States wins two Man of the Match awards consecutively. He talks to the media during a World Cup 2026 training session at Great Park Sports Complex on June 22, 2026 in Irvine, California. Jamie Squire/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by JAMIE SQUIRE / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)Germany became the first European side to advance after back-to-back wins over Curaçao and Côte d’Ivoire in Group E.Julian Nagelsmann’s team were later confirmed as group winners and will meet a third-placed team from Groups A, B, C, D or F in Boston on June 29.Related News2026 World Cup: England, Ghana eye last 32 as Portugal seek first victoryAlgeria beat Jordan 2-1 in World Cup group gameHaaland scores twice as Norway beat Senegal to reach last 32Argentina, influenced by Lionel Messi’s five goals in two matches, secured qualification from Group J with wins over Algeria and Austria.The defending champions topped the group and will face the Group H runners-up in Miami on July 3.France also progressed from Group I after victories over Senegal and Iraq, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice in both matches.France’s forward #10 Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammates during the 2026 World Cup Group I football match between France and Iraq at the Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on June 22, 2026. (Photo by MAURO PIMENTEL / AFP)Norway joined them from the same group after beating Iraq and Senegal to seal qualification.On the other hand, Haiti, Tunisia, Türkiye and Jordan have been eliminated from the tournament after failing to pick up enough points in their respective groups.Haiti exited after defeats to Scotland and Brazil, while Tunisia suffered losses to Sweden and Japan.Türkiye were eliminated following defeats to Australia and Paraguay, and Jordan crashed out after losing to Austria and Algeria. Mauricio Pochettino’s side also finished as group winners and will play a third-placed team from Groups B, E, F, I or J in the San Francisco Bay Area on July 1.Folarin Balogun of the United States wins two Man of the Match awards consecutively. He talks to the media during a World Cup 2026 training session at Great Park Sports Complex on June 22, 2026 in Irvine, California. Jamie Squire/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by JAMIE SQUIRE / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)Germany became the first European side to advance after back-to-back wins over Curaçao and Côte d’Ivoire in Group E.Julian Nagelsmann’s team were later confirmed as group winners and will meet a third-placed team from Groups A, B, C, D or F in Boston on June 29.Related News2026 World Cup: England, Ghana eye last 32 as Portugal seek first victoryAlgeria beat Jordan 2-1 in World Cup group gameHaaland scores twice as Norway beat Senegal to reach last 32Argentina, influenced by Lionel Messi’s five goals in two matches, secured qualification from Group J with wins over Algeria and Austria.The defending champions topped the group and will face the Group H runners-up in Miami on July 3.France also progressed from Group I after victories over Senegal and Iraq, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice in both matches.France’s forward #10 Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammates during the 2026 World Cup Group I football match between France and Iraq at the Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on June 22, 2026. (Photo by MAURO PIMENTEL / AFP)Norway joined them from the same group after beating Iraq and Senegal to seal qualification.On the other hand, Haiti, Tunisia, Türkiye and Jordan have been eliminated from the tournament after failing to pick up enough points in their respective groups.Haiti exited after defeats to Scotland and Brazil, while Tunisia suffered losses to Sweden and Japan.Türkiye were eliminated following defeats to Australia and Paraguay, and Jordan crashed out after losing to Austria and Algeria. Germany became the first European side to advance after back-to-back wins over Curaçao and Côte d’Ivoire in Group E.Julian Nagelsmann’s team were later confirmed as group winners and will meet a third-placed team from Groups A, B, C, D or F in Boston on June 29.Related News2026 World Cup: England, Ghana eye last 32 as Portugal seek first victoryAlgeria beat Jordan 2-1 in World Cup group gameHaaland scores twice as Norway beat Senegal to reach last 32Argentina, influenced by Lionel Messi’s five goals in two matches, secured qualification from Group J with wins over Algeria and Austria.The defending champions topped the group and will face the Group H runners-up in Miami on July 3.France also progressed from Group I after victories over Senegal and Iraq, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice in both matches.France’s forward #10 Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammates during the 2026 World Cup Group I football match between France and Iraq at the Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on June 22, 2026. (Photo by MAURO PIMENTEL / AFP)Norway joined them from the same group after beating Iraq and Senegal to seal qualification.On the other hand, Haiti, Tunisia, Türkiye and Jordan have been eliminated from the tournament after failing to pick up enough points in their respective groups.Haiti exited after defeats to Scotland and Brazil, while Tunisia suffered losses to Sweden and Japan.Türkiye were eliminated following defeats to Australia and Paraguay, and Jordan crashed out after losing to Austria and Algeria. Julian Nagelsmann’s team were later confirmed as group winners and will meet a third-placed team from Groups A, B, C, D or F in Boston on June 29.Related News2026 World Cup: England, Ghana eye last 32 as Portugal seek first victoryAlgeria beat Jordan 2-1 in World Cup group gameHaaland scores twice as Norway beat Senegal to reach last 32Argentina, influenced by Lionel Messi’s five goals in two matches, secured qualification from Group J with wins over Algeria and Austria.The defending champions topped the group and will face the Group H runners-up in Miami on July 3.France also progressed from Group I after victories over Senegal and Iraq, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice in both matches.France’s forward #10 Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammates during the 2026 World Cup Group I football match between France and Iraq at the Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on June 22, 2026. (Photo by MAURO PIMENTEL / AFP)Norway joined them from the same group after beating Iraq and Senegal to seal qualification.On the other hand, Haiti, Tunisia, Türkiye and Jordan have been eliminated from the tournament after failing to pick up enough points in their respective groups.Haiti exited after defeats to Scotland and Brazil, while Tunisia suffered losses to Sweden and Japan.Türkiye were eliminated following defeats to Australia and Paraguay, and Jordan crashed out after losing to Austria and Algeria. Argentina, influenced by Lionel Messi’s five goals in two matches, secured qualification from Group J with wins over Algeria and Austria.The defending champions topped the group and will face the Group H runners-up in Miami on July 3.France also progressed from Group I after victories over Senegal and Iraq, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice in both matches.France’s forward #10 Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammates during the 2026 World Cup Group I football match between France and Iraq at the Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on June 22, 2026. (Photo by MAURO PIMENTEL / AFP)Norway joined them from the same group after beating Iraq and Senegal to seal qualification.On the other hand, Haiti, Tunisia, Türkiye and Jordan have been eliminated from the tournament after failing to pick up enough points in their respective groups.Haiti exited after defeats to Scotland and Brazil, while Tunisia suffered losses to Sweden and Japan.Türkiye were eliminated following defeats to Australia and Paraguay, and Jordan crashed out after losing to Austria and Algeria. The defending champions topped the group and will face the Group H runners-up in Miami on July 3.France also progressed from Group I after victories over Senegal and Iraq, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice in both matches.France’s forward #10 Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammates during the 2026 World Cup Group I football match between France and Iraq at the Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on June 22, 2026. (Photo by MAURO PIMENTEL / AFP)Norway joined them from the same group after beating Iraq and Senegal to seal qualification.On the other hand, Haiti, Tunisia, Türkiye and Jordan have been eliminated from the tournament after failing to pick up enough points in their respective groups.Haiti exited after defeats to Scotland and Brazil, while Tunisia suffered losses to Sweden and Japan.Türkiye were eliminated following defeats to Australia and Paraguay, and Jordan crashed out after losing to Austria and Algeria. France also progressed from Group I after victories over Senegal and Iraq, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice in both matches.France’s forward #10 Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammates during the 2026 World Cup Group I football match between France and Iraq at the Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on June 22, 2026. (Photo by MAURO PIMENTEL / AFP)Norway joined them from the same group after beating Iraq and Senegal to seal qualification.On the other hand, Haiti, Tunisia, Türkiye and Jordan have been eliminated from the tournament after failing to pick up enough points in their respective groups.Haiti exited after defeats to Scotland and Brazil, while Tunisia suffered losses to Sweden and Japan.Türkiye were eliminated following defeats to Australia and Paraguay, and Jordan crashed out after losing to Austria and Algeria. Norway joined them from the same group after beating Iraq and Senegal to seal qualification.On the other hand, Haiti, Tunisia, Türkiye and Jordan have been eliminated from the tournament after failing to pick up enough points in their respective groups.Haiti exited after defeats to Scotland and Brazil, while Tunisia suffered losses to Sweden and Japan.Türkiye were eliminated following defeats to Australia and Paraguay, and Jordan crashed out after losing to Austria and Algeria. On the other hand, Haiti, Tunisia, Türkiye and Jordan have been eliminated from the tournament after failing to pick up enough points in their respective groups.Haiti exited after defeats to Scotland and Brazil, while Tunisia suffered losses to Sweden and Japan.Türkiye were eliminated following defeats to Australia and Paraguay, and Jordan crashed out after losing to Austria and Algeria. Haiti exited after defeats to Scotland and Brazil, while Tunisia suffered losses to Sweden and Japan.Türkiye were eliminated following defeats to Australia and Paraguay, and Jordan crashed out after losing to Austria and Algeria. Türkiye were eliminated following defeats to Australia and Paraguay, and Jordan crashed out after losing to Austria and Algeria.