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Six teams qualify for World Cup round of 32, four eliminated
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage has seen six teams secure their spots in the round of 32, while four teams have been eliminated. Co-hosts Mexico and the United States, along with Germany, Argentina, France, and Norway, have all advanced to the knockout stage. Mexico was the first to qualify, topping Group A with victories over South Africa and Korea Republic. The United States followed, securing progression in Group D after wins against Paraguay and Australia. Germany became the first European team to advance from Group E after defeating Curaçao and Côte d’Ivoire. Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, qualified from Group J with wins over Algeria and Austria. France and Norway both progressed from Group I after victories against Senegal and Iraq, respectively. Conversely, Haiti, Tunisia, Türkiye, and Jordan have been eliminated from the tournament, failing to secure enough points in their groups. Haiti exited after losses to Scotland and Brazil, Tunisia after defeats to Sweden and Japan, Türkiye after losses to Australia and Paraguay, and Jordan after losing to Austria and Algeria.
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