France, Belgium and Spain confirmed their status as group winners, while Senegal, Saudi Arabia and Iran secured the remaining qualification spots as the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout bracket took shape following the final group-stage matches in Groups G, H and I.
France, Belgium, Spain and Senegal secured victories in the final round of FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage matches on Saturday, June 27, 2026, sealing their progression to the knockout stage, while Saudi Arabia and Iran also advanced after drawing their respective matches.
France produced an emphatic second-half performance to defeat Norway 4-1 at Boston Stadium and finish top of Group I. Senegal also advanced from the group after overwhelming Iraq 5-0 at Toronto Stadium, completing a dominant display to secure second place.
In Group H, Spain edged Uruguay 1-0 at Guadalajara Stadium to confirm its place in the Round of 32 as group winners. The group’s other match saw Saudi Arabia hold Cape Verde to a scoreless draw at Houston Stadium, a result that proved enough to send the Saudis through to the knockout stage.
Belgium finished its Group G campaign in commanding fashion, thrashing New Zealand 5-1 at BC Place in Vancouver to secure first place. Egypt and Iran played out a 1-1 draw at Seattle Stadium, with the point ensuring Iran progressed to the knockout rounds.
The results completed the group-stage schedule for Groups G, H and I, finalizing the lineup for the Round of 32 as the tournament moves into its knockout phase.
Results — Saturday, June 27
- Group I: France 4-1 Norway — Boston Stadium
- Group I: Senegal 5-0 Iraq — Toronto Stadium
- Group H: Spain 1-0 Uruguay — Guadalajara Stadium
- Group H: Cape Verde 0-0 Saudi Arabia — Houston Stadium
- Group G: Belgium 5-1 New Zealand — BC Place, Vancouver
- Group G: Egypt 1-1 Iran — Seattle Stadium
