FIFA World Cup 2026: The 32 Knockout Stage Countries
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico from June to July 2026. This historic tournament will feature 48 teams and be held across 16 cities and 16 venues across the three host nations. The opening match will kick off at Mexico's legendary Estadio Azteca, and the final will take place on July 19 at MetLife Stadium near New York. This map highlights the 32 countries that advanced to the knockout stage (Round of 32), pinned at their most iconic football stadiums. We've put together their tournament appearances, best finishes, and unique country highlights!
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Olympischer Platz 3, 14053 Berlin, ドイツ
A powerhouse with 4 World Cup titles (1954, 1974, 1990, 2014), making their 21st appearance this tournament. Known for cars, beer, and the Bundesliga! The pin is set at the Olympiastadion Berlin, the stage of the 2006 World Cup Final.
My. José de Jesús Martínez 1393, Asunción 001006 パラグアイ
A South American side known for their rock-solid defense, reaching the quarter-finals in 2010. This is their 9th tournament appearance. A landlocked nation famous for the massive Itaipu Dam and rich Guaraní culture. The pin is at a prestigious stadium in the capital.
フランス 〒93200 サン＝ドニ
Two-time champions (1998, 2018) and runners-up in 2022, making their 17th appearance. A treasure trove of global superstars like Mbappé, and a land of art and gourmet food. The pin is at the Stade de France, where they won their first title in '98.
Råsta Strandväg 1, 169 79 Solna, スウェーデン
Their best finish was runner-up on home soil in 1958. Making their 13th appearance, this Nordic nation gave us Ibrahimović and is famous for IKEA and its welfare system. The pin is at the national team's home stadium in Solna, near the capital.
Soccer City Ave, Nasrec, Johannesburg, 2147 南アフリカ
Host of the first-ever African World Cup in 2010. Making their 4th appearance, with their best result being the group stage. A "Rainbow Nation" famous for gold and safaris. The pin is at FNB Stadium (Soccer City), the venue for the 2010 final.
170 Princes' Blvd, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3 カナダ
Co-hosting this year's tournament, this is their 3rd appearance overall and first since 1986 (best finish: group stage). A multicultural nation of vast nature and maple syrup. The pin is at BMO Field in Toronto.
Johan Cruijff Boulevard 1, 1101 AX Amsterdam, オランダ
Three-time runners-up (1974, 1978, 2010), often called the "uncrowned kings." The birthplace of Total Football, making their 11th appearance. A beautiful country of canals and tulips. The pin is at Ajax's home ground, the Johan Cruyff Arena.
H9M2+6X8, Rue Ahmed Lazrak, Casablanca 20250 モロッコ
Made history in 2022 as the first African and Arab nation to reach the semi-finals! Making their 7th appearance, this North African country is famous for the Sahara Desert, labyrinth-like old towns, and will co-host the 2030 World Cup. The pin is at Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca.
Av. Eusébio da Silva Ferreira, 1500-313 Lisboa, ポルトガル
Famous for finishing 3rd in 1966 and Cristiano Ronaldo's golden generation. Making their 9th appearance, this is a land of Age of Discovery history and port wine. The pin is at Estádio da Luz, home of the prestigious Benfica.
Maksimirska Cesta 128, 10000, Zagreb, クロアチア
An incredible run with a runner-up finish in 2018 and 3rd place in 1998 and 2022. Making their 7th appearance since their post-independence debut. A gorgeous tourist destination famous for the Adriatic Sea and Dubrovnik. The pin is at Stadion Maksimir in the capital, Zagreb.
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