Who qualified for the knockout stage and which teams were eliminated from the World Cup?

The group stage of the 2026 World Cup is drawing to a close and the battle for the knockout stages continues. For the first time in the history of the tournament, 48 teams are participating in the World Cup. They were divided into 12 groups of four teams, with the host countries - the United States, Mexico and Canada - receiving seeded status in the draw. The 12 group winners and 12 runners-up will automatically advance to the round of 32, joined by the top eight third-placed teams based on points and goal difference from the group stage. Six teams have already secured passage to the knockout stage by winning both their opening matches. Four teams have now been eliminated from the tournament, losing both of their matches. A total of 16 teams will leave the competition after the group stage.Group A: Mexico
Group D: USA
Group E: Germany
Group I: France, Norway
Group J: Argentina
Group K: Colombia
France has qualified for the knockout stage.

Who is eliminated from the World Cup?
Group C: Haiti
Group D: Türkiye
Group F: Tunisia
Group J: Jordan
Group L: Panama
Tunisia is eliminated from the World Cup.And here are the final standings of the group stage: The World Cup began at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, the site of Diego Maradona's most famous and controversial goals against England in the 1986 World Cup. It is also the scene of two classic World Cup finals: Brazil's victory over Italy in 1970, when Carlos Alberto scored his famous 4-1 team goal, and Argentina's 3-2 victory over West Germany in 1986, when Jorge Burruchaga scored the decisive goal in the 84th minute. Mexico and Canada will host 13 matches each, while the United States will host 78. Starting from the quarterfinals, all remaining matches will be played in the United States, with the final taking place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.---## Related Articles1. This Baffling FIFA Decision Could Ruin the World Cup’s Famous Group Stage Drama 2. FIFA Revokes Accreditation of Paraguayan Commentator at World Cup