what countries are still in the soccer world cup for 2026

The 2026 World Cup is in the round of 32 right now, so the teams still in it are the 32 nations that made the knockout stage. Reported teams already through include Canada, Brazil, Germany, Morocco, Ivory Coast, Norway, France, Mexico, Argentina, and the USA is among the teams still chasing a spot in the next round as of July 1, 2026.

What’s still alive

• The tournament started with 48 teams, and 32 move into the knockout rounds.

• By July 1, some round-of-32 matches have already been played, and others are still scheduled for later that day and the next few days.

• The exact list of surviving countries changes as each knockout match finishes, so the full “still in” list depends on the latest results.

Teams mentioned in current coverage

Here are some countries specifically referenced in live coverage as still active or advancing:

• Canada

• Brazil

• Germany

• Morocco

• Ivory Coast

• Norway

• France

• Mexico

• Argentina

• USA

Important note

Because the knockout round is actively underway, a full up-to-the-minute list can shift quickly after each match.

TL;DR: The World Cup is down to the knockout stage, and the surviving countries are the 32 round-of-32 teams; several have already advanced, including Canada, Brazil, France, Morocco, Mexico, and Argentina.