Image The knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 is fast approaching, and the battle for the remaining 13 spots in the Round of 32 is heating up. The United States were the first to advance in the group, followed by co-host Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Germany, the Netherlands and Switzerland. Canada finished second in Group B, losing home advantage, but will play South Africa in Los Angeles on Sunday. \n\nAustralia, Ivory Coast, Japan, Morocco and South Africa also qualified as runners-up in their group, with Colombia, Norway and France also advancing, but the final rankings will be determined on Friday and Saturday. Furthermore, Ecuador, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Sweden have also decided to advance from among the third-place teams. Ecuador achieved a surprising come-from-behind victory over Germany. Scotland are in 8th place in the 3rd place table with 3 points and a -3 goal difference and are uncertain about progress as they could be overtaken by another team. \n\nThe teams that have advanced to the Round of 32 of the World Cup 2026 are as follows:\n- Group leaders: Argentina, Brazil, Germany, Mexico, Netherlands, Switzerland, USA\n- Group 2nd: Australia, Canada, Ivory Coast, Japan, Morocco, South Africa\n- Top teams in 3rd place: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ecuador, Sweden\n\nThe 2026 World Cup Round of 32 fixtures are as follows:\n- South Africa vs. Canada (June 28)\n- Netherlands vs. Morocco (June 29)\n- Brazil vs. Japan (June 29)\n- USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina (July 1) ---