The next-stage confrontations, projected in real time from the current group positions. Updated from FIFA's match data.
Top 2 from each group qualify automatically. The 8 best 3rd-placed teams across all groups also advance to the Round of 32.
Best 3rd-placed teams across all 12 groups. The top 8 advance to the Round of 32.
Predicted Round of 32 pairings based on current standings and FIFA's official bracket structure. Slots without a confirmed team show the qualifying criteria (e.g. "3rd from C/E/F/H/I").