England made the last‑32 with a 2‑1 win over Uruguay. Spain also got through, beating Uruguay 3‑0 to take the last South American spot. Cape Verde, Belgium and Egypt finished the set of new qualifiers, each winning their groups. The five team up with 27 teams for the first knockout round.
It starts on 12 July. Games will be spread across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Organisers say the knockouts will run until early August. The draw will decide who faces whom. Fans can expect a mix of stadiums from coast to coast. All matches will adhere to FIFA’s standard rules.