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Who Will Qualify as the Eight Best Third-Place Teams? Live Opta Supercomputer World Cup Predictions

Eight teams finishing third in their groups advance to the knockout rounds under the 48-team format. The group stage concluded on 27 June. Sweden, Bosnia, Ecuador, and Paraguay have secured their spots in the Round of 32.

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The race for third-place knockout spots has ended following the conclusion of the group stage.

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  1. Eight Best Third-Place Teams Qualify for 2026 World Cup Round of 32

    Eight teams finishing third in their groups advance to the knockout rounds under the 48-team format. The group stage concluded on 27 June. Sweden, Bosnia, Ecuador, and Paraguay have secured their spots in the Round of 32.

    What's confirmed:

    • Eight third-place teams advance to the 2026 World Cup Round of 32.
    • The group stage ran through 27 June.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Scotland and DR Congo were awaiting final group-stage results to determine qualification.
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