List of teams qualified for World Cup last 32

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A huge replica of the World Cup trophy is seen during the opening ceremony ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between Mexico and South Africa at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 11, 2026. (Photo by Alfredo ESTRELLA / AFP)

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Belgium defeated New Zealand 5-1 to book their place in the knockout rounds of the World Cup on Friday, securing their first win of the tournament to finish on top of Group G in Vancouver.

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A double strike from Arsenal’s Leandro Trossard and goals from Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Saelemaekers carried the Red Devils into the last 32 in first place ahead of Egypt on goal difference.

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Egypt claimed the runners-up spot after a 1-1 draw with Iran in Seattle. The Iranians finished third in the group.

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List of teams qualified for the World Cup last 32 after Friday’s group matches:

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Mexico

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South Africa

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Switzerland

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Canada

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Bosnia-Herzegovina

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Brazil

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Morocco

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United States

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Germany

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Ivory Coast

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Ecuador

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Netherlands

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Japan

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Sweden

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France

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Norway

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Argentina

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Colombia

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Australia

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England

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Ghana

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Egypt

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Paraguay

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Spain

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Belgium

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Senegal

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Cape Verde

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Portugal

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