Which Teams Remain in World Cup 2026?

Teams Still Competing in World Cup 2026

The race to the round of 16 in World Cup 2026 has just three remaining spots left to claim. Recently, Spain, Switzerland, and Portugal secured their places by winning their round of 32 matches, which came at the expense of Austria, Algeria, and Croatia, who have now been eliminated from the tournament.

This edition of the World Cup is unique as it features 48 teams for the first time, expanding the competition and adding an extra knockout round. From the initial groups, 32 teams advanced: this includes 12 group winners, 12 runners-up, and the eight best third-place teams—making it the largest number of qualifiers ever for a World Cup knockout stage.

The field will be halved as the round of 16 kicks off on Saturday, leaving only 16 teams vying for the trophy. Here's a look at those still alive as of Friday, 3 July:

If you want to keep track of every match, consider downloading the Radio Times World Cup 2026 wall chart—it puts all fixtures right at your fingertips. Plus, try the Radio Times football predictor to test your knowledge throughout the tournament.