Last updated: Friday, June 26, 2026 — 8:29 AM ET.

⚠️ The group stage isn't over yet. The final group matches are still being played this weekend, so the standings below will change. This is a live snapshot of who's already in and who's already out — we'll publish the complete Round of 32 line-up the moment every group wraps.

The group stage of the summer's biggest soccer tournament is almost in the books. The first wave of nations has officially booked a spot in the Round of 32, a handful have already been knocked out, and the rest will have their fate sealed in the final round of matches.

Here's exactly where things stand right now.

✅ Officially In — Through to the Round of 32

These 13 nations have clinched their place in the knockout round. If this is your country, now's the moment to represent — tap any nation to shop its full 2026 collection:

❌ Already Out

Heartbreak for these nations — their run ends at the group stage:

⏳ Still Fighting

The remaining spots — including the last of the best third-place qualifiers — come down to this weekend's final group matches. Check back: we'll publish the complete Round of 32 line-up the moment the group stage ends.


Wear your colors. Every nation in the tournament has its own retro crest tee, classic name-and-flag tee, trucker cap, and tote in our 2026 Soccer collection — all 48 teams. Authentic heritage gear, printed and shipped from NYC Factory. ⚽

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