Which teams have qualified for the World Cup 2026 knockouts, round of 32?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage format, criteria and rules for qualification. Find out who's in and who's out.
Which teams have qualified for the World Cup 2026 knockouts, round of 32?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage format, criteria and rules for qualification. Find out who's in and who's out. Grouped from 14 articles across 5 sources.
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WATCH: Team USA advances to next round of World Cup after defeating Australia 2-0
The game included an own goal from Australia just 11 minutes into the game, helping to bring America to the next round in their quest for the World Cup.
Watch: World Cup fans react to US defeating Australia to reach knockout round
US supporters were delighted after their team won 2-0 against the Socceroos while Australian fans were left disappointed but still hopeful.
US defeats Australia 2-0 in 2nd World Cup win, securing spot in knockout round
The U.S. men's soccer team defeated Australia on Friday, in its second winning World Cup match.
U.S. clinches spot in World Cup knockout round with dominant win over Australia
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
USA beat Australia 2–0 to book knockout spot at World Cup
An own goal and a goal by Alex Freeman helped the home side maintain a perfect record and progress to the round of 32.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule and how to watch
With 104 World Cup games being played in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, it's like "a Super Bowl every single day for five weeks," U.S. team captain Tim Ream told CBS News.
Mexico beat South Korea, become first team to reach World Cup knockouts
Luis Romo's 50th-minute goal sent Mexico into the round of 32, which they will play on home soil, too.
Germany and Ivory Coast aim to seal World Cup knockout place: All to know
Team news, prediction, and lineups as Germany and Ivory Coast meet in Group E aiming to secure last-32 qualification.
Watch World Cup Day 8: Hosts Canada and Mexico top their groups
Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
World Cup: Will Pulisic play against Australia and can USMNT qualify?
Will Christian Pulisic be fit for United States as they seek to secure top spot in Group D with win over Australia?
Uzbekistan celebrates first-ever World Cup goal despite defeat to Colombia
The Central Asian country's World Cup debut brought early-morning crowds, large public screenings and a memorable goal that many supporters considered more important than the final score.
WATCH: Scottish fans celebrating their team’s World Cup return drank a taproom dry in Boston
Scottish fans celebrating their team’s World Cup return drank a Samuel Adams taproom dry in Boston according to reports. ABC News’ Jaclyn Lee has more.
Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage of World Cup
Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup
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