Portugal Reach FIFA World Cup 2026 Knockout Stage

Brief By Reuters / 1:04 PM on 27 Jun 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portugal have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage before their final group match after results elsewhere confirmed four points were enough to advance. England, Egypt, Ghana and Paraguay also secured Round of 32 berths, marking Portugal's third consecutive World Cup knockout appearance overall, continuing their consistent success on football's biggest international stage with confidence intact.