2026 World Cup bracket: Which third-placed teams are currently advancing, and who will they face in the round of 32? This guide covers the ranking of those third-placed sides, the possible round-of-32

The group stage of the World Cup is nearly over, and for the first time in history, it will be followed by a round of 32. But which nations will face each other then? The new rule allowing the eight best third-placed teams to also progress to the knockout stages has complicated the system. Here, you can keep up to date with which third-placed nations would currently qualify and which match-ups will result for the round of 32.