The expanded group stage is complete, and the 2026 World Cup's brand-new Round of 32 is set. Under the new 48-team format, the top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance — and there is plenty for our community to follow.
The co-hosts are all through. Mexico won Group A and were the first team to qualify; the USA and Canada both advanced too, the latter on the back of Jonathan David's hat-trick.
The favourites march on. Brazil topped Group C and face Japan; Morocco finished second and meet the Netherlands; Switzerland won Group B and play Algeria; Argentina and Germany are through as well.
The Caribbean's run ends — with pride. Haiti bowed out after a gallant 4-2 defeat to Morocco featuring Wilson Isidor's wonder-strike, while Curaçao's history-making first World Cup also reached its end. Both leave having done the region proud.
Single-elimination football now begins. Star the ties on your must-watch list and find a watch party for the knockout drama.