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World Cup 2026: Who's In, Who's Out?
28 Jun
Summary
- Scotland faces early exit after 3-0 defeat to Brazil.
- Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, and Kylian Mbappe are top scorers.
- Knockout stage begins June 28, featuring 32 teams.
- The tournament has expanded to a 48-team format this year.
The World Cup 2026 is delivering thrilling action, with over 100 goals already netted in the opening stages. Star players such as Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, and Kylian Mbappe are showcasing their skills, with each netting at least four goals. However, the tournament has taken a difficult turn for Scotland, who are close to exiting after a substantial 3-0 defeat against Brazil.
With the group stage nearing its end, 16 of the 48 participating nations will be eliminated. The bottom-placed teams in each group, along with the four worst third-place finishers, will head home. This year's expanded format introduces a 'last 32' round, featuring the top two teams from each of the 12 groups and the eight best third-placed teams. The knockout phase is set to commence on Sunday, June 28, and will run until Friday, July 3.
