Who is still in the World Cup? Updated list of teams left in FIFA Round of 16 bracket

This World Cup was bigger than ever with 48 teams, but only one can actually lift the trophy on July 19.

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After 48 turned to 32, 32 quickly turned to 16, and 16 is quickly turning to eight as the world sets its sights on the quarterfinals.

Many of the world’s most prominent squads are still alive with hope of bringing the trophy back home, including some recent champions.

Here’s a look at the updated World Cup bracket and the teams still remaining in the tournament. 

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World Cup bracket 2026

Here’s the updated World Cup bracket, through games on July 5:

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How many teams are left in the World Cup?

11 teams remain in the World Cup.

16 teams entered Saturday still alive, but Canada and Paraguay faced elimination on the opening day of Round of 16 play, followed by Brazil and Mexico on Sunday. On Monday, Portugal bowed out with a loss to Spain. 

Four teams are off to the quarterfinals, while seven more still have to play to determine their fate. Here’s a look at who’s advancing to the quarterfinals.

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Who is still in the World Cup?

Spain, Belgium, the United States, Argentina, Egypt, Colombia and Switzerland are all still alive in the World Cup but have yet to play in the Round of 16.

These teams, however, have already punched their ticket to the quarterfinals:

Morocco

Morocco defeated Netherlands on penalties in the Round of 32 before eliminating Canada with a 3-0 victory in the Round of 16. The first African nation to reach back-to-back quarterfinals, Morocco is looking for revenge against France after the French eliminated the nation in the 2022 semifinals.

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France

France rolled past Sweden 3-0 in the Round of 32 before winning a grueling 1-0 battle against Paraguay on a 70th minute penalty kick by Kylian Mbappe. It’s France’s fourth consecutive quarterfinals appearance, and a win over Morocco would give France its third consecutive trip to the semifinals.

Norway

Norway is quarterfinal-bound for the first time ever, after an upset of Brazil in the Round of 16. Led by Erling Haaland, Norway knocked out Ivory Coast in a closely contested Round of 32 battle before Haaland’s two late goals were the difference against Brazil. Norway is set to face England in the quarterfinals.

England

England is making its third consecutive quarterfinal appearance and is seeking its second semifinal appearance in the last three World Cups after narrow wins over DR Congo and Mexico. England will meet Erling Haaland and Norway in Miami.

Spain

Spain is yet to allow a goal in the tournament and will be a tough out going forward. The Spaniards advanced to the quarterfinals with a 1-0 win over Portugal, sending Cristiano Ronaldo to the World Cup retirement home in the process.

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FIFA World Rankings for teams still in World Cup

Here is the current FIFA World Ranking for each of the remaining World Cup teams:

Brazil, Netherlands and Mexico are the highest-ranked teams already eliminated from the World Cup, while the top four teams all remain in contention.

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