The bracket for the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 has been finalized, with all 32 teams confirmed for the knockout stage of the expanded tournament.
Among the qualifiers, South Africa secured a place in the knockout rounds for the first time in their history, while Uzbekistan made the cut as the first Central Asian side to reach this stage.
The completed bracket sets the path through the single-elimination phase, locking in the matchups that will determine which sides advance.
With qualification settled, teams now shift focus to preparation for the win-or-go-home fixtures ahead.
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https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49031236/2026-world-cup-group-stage-clinching-scenarios-knockout-rounds-elimination