Teams Qualified for the World Cup Last 32

Ecuador’s forward #11 Kevin Rodriguez and Germany’s defender #22 David Raum fight for the ball during the 2026 World Cup Group E football match between Ecuador and Germany at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on June 25, 2026. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP)

On Thursday, Ecuador defeated Germany to secure a place in the World Cup last‑32, while the Netherlands, Japan and Ivory Coast also advanced, setting the stage for the upcoming knockout draw.

The Netherlands concluded the group stage with a 3‑1 win over Tunisia, finishing first in Group F, with Japan in second place after a 1‑1 draw with Sweden.

List of teams qualified for the World Cup last 32 after Thursday’s Group F matches:

Mexico

South Africa

Switzerland

Canada

Bosnia-Herzegovina

Brazil

Morocco

United States

Germany

Ivory Coast

Ecuador

Netherlands

Japan

Sweden

France

Norway

Argentina

Colombia

Australia