The 2026 World Cup is underway with 48 teams competing across 12 groups. Following the second round of group stage matches, six nations – France, Argentina, Norway, Germany, the United States, and Mexico – have secured their spots in the knockout stage. Conversely, four teams – Haiti, Turkey, Tunisia, and Jordan – have been mathematically eliminated from contention after suffering two losses. Senegal’s qualification hopes remain alive despite a recent defeat, but they will need a positive result in their final group match and favorable outcomes from other games. The tournament format allows the top two teams from each group, plus the eight best third-placed teams, to advance to the round of 32. The competition is ongoing, with the qualification landscape continuing to evolve.