The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage format, criteria and rules for qualification. Find out who’s in and who’s out.

World Cup co-hosts Mexico crowned their group stage performance with a 3-0 win against the Czech Republic on Wednesday, while South Africa booked a spot in the knock-out stage for the first time in their history with a 1-0 victory over South Korea,

Scotland's World Cup fate hangs in the balance, Mexico sign off the group stage in style and South Africa reach knockouts for first time in their history

South Africa beat South Korea to reach the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history - an astonishing turnaround after a dismal opening defeat.

MEX vs CZE, KOR vs RSA, FIFA World Cup 2026 Live: (KOR 0-0 RSA), (MEX 0-0 CZE) South Korea have made a strong start to their must-win clash against South Africa. A win will help Korea finish behind Mexico,

Coming into a high-stakes clash with history within reach, Bafana Bafana knew exactly what was required to secure a place beyond the group stages. The mandate was clear for Hugo Broos and his troops,