2026 FIFA World Cup: Qualification Joy For Six Teams, Elimination Pain For Four

According to Ireporter Online, co-hosts Mexico and United States are among the early qualifiers, joining Germany, Argentina, France, and Norway in confirming their progression to the knockout stage.

Mexico became the first side to qualify after back-to-back victories over South Africa and Korea Republic in Group A, topping their group and setting up a Round of 32 clash with a third-placed team on June 30 in Mexico City. United States followed with wins over Paraguay and Australia in Group D, sealing first place and booking a last-32 meeting in the San Francisco Bay Area on July 1.

In Group E, Germany secured qualification with consecutive wins against Curaçao and Côte d’Ivoire, finishing top of their group and advancing to face a third-placed side in Boston on June 29. Defending champions Argentina also progressed early after dominant performances inspired by captain Lionel Messi, with wins over Algeria and Austria confirming their place at the summit of Group J and a Round of 32 clash in Miami.

France also sealed qualification from Group I after victories over Senegal and Iraq, with star forward Kylian Mbappé playing a decisive role. They were joined by Norway, who also advanced after strong wins over Iraq and Senegal.

At the other end of the table, Haiti, Tunisia, Türkiye, and Jordan have been eliminated after failing to pick up results in their opening two group matches, bringing their World Cup campaigns to an early end.