The dream of a Ronaldo vs. Messi game in Kansas City is dead, but we will have an entertaining match in the Round of 32.

Here are the eight teams that are still standing, despite finishing third place in their groups.

The USMNT, Brazil, Canada and Netherlands already know their opponents in the last 32.

Sasa Kalajdzic's goal deep into stoppage time miraculously rescued Austria's World Cup, eliminating Iran in the process.

Croatia’s 2–1 win over Ghana reshapes Group L, leaving the African side awaiting the final group‑stage picture to understand how the result affects their path. The match between Croatia and Ghana in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L ended with a 2-1 victory for the European side,

Steve Clarke has stepped down as manager of Scotland men's team after their elimination from the 2026 World Cup at the group stages was confirmed on Saturday.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is entering its decisive moments of the group stage with teams battling for a place in the knockout rounds. Under the tournament's expanded 48-team format, qualification for knockout rounds is no longer reserved just for the group winners and runners-up.

Senegal produced a stunning second-half performance against ten-man Iraq to boost their hopes of making the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup. Former Bayern attackers Sadio Mané and Nicolas Jackson