Morocco, South Africa and Côte d’Ivoire are the first African teams to confirm qualification for the knockout stage, while six other nations remain in contention ahead of their final group matches.

At least 19 teams have confirmed their places in the Round of 32 at the World Cup. The latest countries to book their spots include Australia, Ivory

Former France midfielder, Patrick Vieira, has predicted that Morocco can "cause a surprise" and reach the latter stages of this World Cup. At the 2022

At least four Round of 32 fixtures at the 2026 World Cup have been confirmed. The Netherlands qualified as Group F winners and will face Morocco in the