England secured the last‑32 with a 2‑1 win over Uruguay. Spain also qualified, beating Uruguay 3‑0 to secure the last South American spot. Cape Verde, Belgium and Egypt finished the batch of fresh qualifiers, each winning their groups. The five team up with 27 teams for the first knockout round.
It begins on 12 July. Games will be spread across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Organisers say the knockouts will run until early August. The draw will decide who faces whom. Fans can expect a various venues from one coast to the other. All matches will adhere to FIFA’s standard rules.