2026 World Cup Standings: Updated Knockout Bracket and Qualification Scenarios Through June 25

The countdown to the 2026 World Cup knockout rounds continues, with some teams already securing their spots in the Round of 32 while others still fight for qualification. As of June 25, only a few squads have clinched their places, but more are expected to join them soon. On Thursday's matches, teams like Ivory Coast, Curacao, Ecuador, Sweden, Japan, Netherlands, Australia, and Paraguay battled for final group positioning. Meanwhile, Germany and the U.S. had already topped their groups, and Tunisia and Turkey were out of contention.

Group Standings as of June 25

• Brazil and Morocco have secured spots from Group C.
• United States leads Group D, while Australia and Paraguay have a chance to advance.
• Germany has sealed Group E; Ivory Coast can still qualify.
• Netherlands and Japan are battling it out in Group F alongside Sweden.
• France and Norway have booked spots in Group I.
• Argentina leads Group J, with Austria and Algeria fighting for advancement.
• Colombia has qualified from Group K, while Portugal aims to top the group.
• England, Ghana, and Croatia are competing closely in Group L.

Knockout Stage Qualifiers and Scenarios

Some teams have locked in their Round of 32 berths:

• Mexico and South Africa from Group A.
• Switzerland and Canada from Group B.
• Brazil and Morocco from Group C.
• United States from Group D.
• Germany from Group E.
• France and Norway from Group I.
• Argentina from Group J.
• Colombia from Group K.

Others are still striving for second or third-place qualifications, with many outcomes hinging on final group matches. For instance, Ivory Coast will qualify with a win or draw against Curacao, while Ecuador faces elimination if they lose. In Group F, Sweden needs a victory over Japan to advance, and Netherlands must defeat Tunisia to secure their spot. Group G sees Egypt, Iran, Belgium, and New Zealand all holding slim chances depending on final results.

Upcoming Knockout Matches Schedule

The Round of 16 will follow from July 4 to July 7, leading into quarterfinals on July 9 and 10. Semifinals happen on July 12 and 13, with the third-place playoff set for July 18. The final match is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, crowning the champion of the 2026 World Cup.