Mexico, the USA, and Scotland were the first three nations to clinch 2026 World Cup knockout stage spots, with Germany joining them after beating Ivory Coast.
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Deniz Undav scored twice as a substitute, including a 94th-minute winner, as Germany beat Ivory Coast 2-1 to clinch a World Cup knockout stage spot.
The United States beat Australia 2-0 in Seattle on Friday to qualify for the 2026 World Cup knockout rounds with a game to spare.
Mexico qualified for the 2026 World Cup knockout rounds by winning Group A, clinching a Round of 32 berth after their second group match win over South Korea.
Mexico became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup knockout stage after their second consecutive group win confirmed their place in the round of 32.