The 2026 FIFA World Cup has determined 28 teams that have advanced… (плей-офф · чемпионат · мир)
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has determined 28 teams that have advanced to the knockout stage, with the final 1/16 round matchups set in nine of the 13 pairs. The tournament, hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, features a record number of 48 participating teams, with teams advancing based on group stage performance.
Consensus
- 28 teams have advanced to the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
- The tournament is being held in the US, Canada, and Mexico
- Teams advance based on group stage performance, with two best teams from each group and eight teams with third-place finishes
- The 2026 World Cup features 48 participating teams
- Nine of the 13 knockout stage matchups have been determined
Points of divergence
- The 2026 World Cup has set a new record for goals scored with 177 goals after 15 days of play — vm
- Netherlands beat Tunisia 3-1 in the third round of group stage to qualify for the playoffs — vm
- Bosnia and Herzegovina defeated Qatar in the third round of group stage to qualify for the playoffs — vm
- The first team in the 21st century to qualify for the World Cup playoffs without winning any group stage matches was Cape Verde — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Who advanced to the World Cup 2026 playoffs — Вечерняя Москва
- The teams that qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs have been announced — Вести