World Cup qualification situation: 13 of 32 spots confirmed, 6 teams secure group top + 7 eliminated, first knockout matchup set

On June 25 Beijing time, the final round of the World Cup group stage began. In the concluded Group A, B, and C matches, Mexico, South Africa, Switzerland, Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, and Morocco progressed together.

Thus, 13 of the 32 teams have now secured their places in the knockout stage. Earlier, the United States, Germany, Argentina, France, Norway, and Colombia had already clinched their knockout berths with one round to spare.

In Group A, Mexico topped the group with a perfect 3 wins, 0 conceded, and 9 points. South Africa finished second with 1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss, and 4 points—both teams advanced. South Korea, with 1 win, 2 losses, and 3 points, placed third and remain undecided. The Czech Republic, with 1 draw, 2 losses, and 1 point, finished last and were eliminated.

In Group B, Switzerland topped the group with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 7 points. Host nation Canada placed second with 1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss, and 4 points. Bosnia and Herzegovina also had 4 points (1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss) and secured a lucky qualification as one of the eight best third-placed teams, outperforming the third-placed teams in Groups C, D, I, and J. Meanwhile, Qatar finished bottom with 0 points from 3 losses.

In Group C, Brazil finished first with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 7 points. Morocco also had 7 points but ranked second due to an inferior goal difference. Scotland ended third with 1 win, 2 losses, and 3 points, with their qualification still uncertain. Haiti finished last with 0 points from 3 losses.

Additionally, the first Round of 32 matchup of this World Cup has been set. South Africa, the second-place finisher from Group A, will face Canada, the second-place team from Group B, competing for a spot in the Round of 16.

[World Cup Latest Standings]

13 teams confirmed for knockout stage: Mexico, South Africa, Switzerland, Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Morocco, USA, Germany, Argentina, France, Norway, Colombia

6 teams secured group top spots: Mexico, Switzerland, Brazil, USA, Germany, Argentina

7 teams eliminated early: Qatar, Haiti, Czech Republic, Turkey, Tunisia, Jordan, Panama