The group stage games at the 2026 World Cup are nearly complete. Here are some predictions for which teams will advance to the round of 16.

Australia coach Tony Popovic hailed a "special day" for the Socceroos ​at the World Cup after they reached the ‌round of 32 with a 0-0 draw against Paraguay on Thursday.

The Socceroos clinch second place in Group D thanks to a better goal differential than Paraguay, which should reach the Round of 32 barring a string of bad results in the final two days of group play.

The chances of the South Korean national football team, led by head coach Hong Myung-bo, advancing to the Round of 32 in the North and Central American World Cup are growing increasingly slim. Japan drew 1-1 against Sweden in their final Group F match of the North and Central American World Cup,

Lucas Herrington made history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup by aiding Australia national football team to advance to the knockout phases.

Football fans have once again blasting the addition of hydration breaks at the FIFA World Cup after the Socceroos had all their early momentum disrupted against Paraguay. The Socceroos secured a 0-0 draw in their final group game and advanced to the Round of 32 as the second-place finisher in Group D.