World Cup 2026: Rankings and Performance Summary of All 48 Teams

Belgium reached the quarter-finals, beating Senegal after an extra-time comeback and defeating the United States 4-1 in the round of 16, though injuries to key players affected their later performance. Morocco became the first African side to reach two consecutive World Cup quarter-finals, drawing Brazil in the group stage, winning a penalty shoot-out against the Netherlands and eliminating co-hosts Canada before falling to France.

Switzerland advanced to the quarter-finals for the first time since 1954, exiting after a narrow loss to Argentina that featured a red card for Breel Embolo. Paraguay recorded a historic win over Germany in the round of 32 but were eliminated by France. Mexico suffered a first-ever defeat at the Azteca, losing to England after conceding a late double from Jude Bellingham.

Colombia topped Group K, drew with Portugal and beat Ghana before losing to Switzerland on penalties. The United States were knocked out by Belgium in the round of 16, a match that followed a group-stage win over Bosnia and Herzegovina. Egypt secured their first World Cup win and a knockout-stage victory over Australia before exiting to Argentina.

Canada earned their first World Cup point and progressed to the round of 16, where they lost to Morocco. Cape Verde advanced as a second-placed team after drawing all three group matches and were eliminated by Argentina. Brazil were upset by Norway in the round of 16, ending a 28-year title drought.

Portugal’s campaign ended in the round of 16 against Spain, marking Cristiano Ronaldo’s final World Cup appearance. The Netherlands were eliminated by Morocco in a penalty shoot-out after a group-stage win over Sweden. Germany were knocked out by Paraguay in the round of 32, their first World Cup shoot-out loss.

Japan’s tournament ended in the round of 16 against Brazil, while Senegal were eliminated by Belgium after a late extra-time penalty. Ivory Coast exited after a loss to Norway, and Croatia were knocked out by Portugal in the round of 32.

Sweden, after a strong group performance, lost to France in the round of 32. Ecuador’s highlight was a win over Germany, but they were eliminated by Mexico. Ghana reached the round of 32 before losing to Colombia.

Austria were beaten by Spain in the round of 32 after a dramatic group-stage finish. Australia were eliminated by Egypt on penalties after a notable opening-match upset over Turkey. Algeria lost to Switzerland in the round of 32, while DR Congo reached the knockout stage for the first time, exiting after a loss to England.

Bosnia and Herzegovina made their first knockout appearance as an independent nation, losing to the United States. South Africa qualified for the knockout stage for the first time before being eliminated by Brazil. Iran were eliminated despite remaining unbeaten in the group stage.

New Zealand, Turkey, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Scotland, Curacao, Czech Republic, Uzbekistan, Panama, Jordan, Haiti, Qatar, Iraq and Tunisia all concluded their campaigns in the group stage or early knockout rounds, with several achieving historic firsts or notable individual performances.