World Cup 2026 Third Placed Teams: How 8 Qualify for the Round of 32
The World Cup 2026 third placed teams race is one of the defining subplots of this expanded 48-team finals. With 12 groups of four, the top two from every group qualify automatically, and the eight best third-placed teams claim the remaining spots in the new 32-team knockout bracket. It is the first World Cup to…
