2026 FIFA World Cup: 21 Nations Secure Round of 32 Qualification


 Twenty-one countries have officially qualified for the Round of 32 at the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Egypt and Belgium becoming the latest teams to book their places in the knockout stage.

Egypt secured qualification after earning a 1-1 draw against Iran to finish second in Group G, while Belgium advanced as group winners following an emphatic 5-1 victory over New Zealand.

The two nations join a growing list of countries that have already progressed to the knockout rounds.

Confirmed Round of 32 Qualifiers
Argentina
Australia
Belgium
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Canada
Colombia
Côte d'Ivoire
Ecuador
Egypt
France
Germany
Japan
Mexico
Morocco
Netherlands
Norway
South Africa
Sweden
Switzerland
United States

The remaining group-stage fixtures will determine the final teams to complete the Round of 32 lineup as the tournament heads into the knockout phase.

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