⏱ Last Updated: June 25, 2026 | Groups A–C: Final standings (3 matchdays complete) | Groups D–L: After Matchday 2 (Matchday 3 in progress)
- 🇲🇽 Group A: Mexico (9 pts – qualified ✅)
- 🇨🇭 Group B: Switzerland (7 pts – qualified ✅)
- 🇧🇷 Group C: Brazil (7 pts – qualified ✅)
- 🇺🇸 Group D: United States (6 pts – qualified ✅)
- 🇩🇪 Group E: Germany (6 pts – qualified ✅)
- 🇳🇱 Group F: Netherlands (4 pts)
- 🇪🇬 Group G: Egypt (4 pts)
- 🇪🇸 Group H: Spain (4 pts)
- 🇫🇷 Group I: France (6 pts – qualified ✅)
- 🇦🇷 Group J: Argentina (6 pts – qualified ✅)
- 🇨🇴 Group K: Colombia (6 pts – qualified ✅)
- 🏴 Group L: England (4 pts)
📌 Source: FIFA.com Official
The 2026 FIFA World Cup features 48 nations across 12 groups, played at 16 stadiums across the USA, Mexico and Canada. The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Official standings: FIFA.com.
🏆 Group A – Final Standings (3 Matchdays Complete)
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ✅ | 🇲🇽 Mexico (H) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | +6 | 9 |
| 2 ✅ | 🇿🇦 South Africa | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | −1 | 4 |
| 3 | 🇰🇷 South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | −1 | 3 |
| 4 ❌ | 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | −4 | 1 |
💬 Mexico qualify with a perfect 9 points. South Africa’s elimination of South Korea is one of the tournament’s biggest shocks so far.
🏆 Group B – Final Standings (3 Matchdays Complete)
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ✅ | 🇨🇭 Switzerland | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | +4 | 7 |
| 2 ✅ | 🇨🇦 Canada (H) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | +5 | 4 |
| 3 ⏳ | 🇧🇦 Bosnia & Herzegovina | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | −1 | 4 |
| 4 ❌ | 🇶🇦 Qatar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10 | −8 | 1 |
💬 Switzerland top the group ahead of host Canada. Qatar – who hosted the 2022 World Cup (won by Argentina, not Qatar) – exit in the group stage. Bosnia await the best third-placed team verdict.
🏆 Group C – Final Standings (3 Matchdays Complete)
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ✅ | 🇧🇷 Brazil | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | +6 | 7 |
| 2 ✅ | 🇲🇦 Morocco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | +3 | 7 |
| 3 | 🏴 Scotland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | −3 | 3 |
| 4 ❌ | 🇭🇹 Haiti | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 8 | −6 | 0 |
💬 Brazil and Morocco both finish on 7 points. Morocco’s quality confirms their world-class status. Scotland competes for a best third-placed spot.
⚠️ Note: Groups D–L standings reflect Matchday 2 results. Matchday 3 is currently in progress — this page will be updated once results are confirmed.
🏆 Group D – After Matchday 2
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ✅ | 🇺🇸 United States (H) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | +5 | 6 |
| 2 | 🇦🇺 Australia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | 🇵🇾 Paraguay | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | −2 | 3 |
| 4 | 🇹🇷 Turkey | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | −3 | 0 |
💬 USA qualify on home soil. Australia and Paraguay are level on 3 points — Matchday 3 decides second place. Turkey is eliminated.
🏆 Group E – After Matchday 2
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ✅ | 🇩🇪 Germany | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | +7 | 6 |
| 2 | 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | −1 | 1 |
| 4 | 🇨🇼 Curaçao | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | −6 | 1 |
💬 Germany qualify with a dominant +7 goal difference. Ivory Coast fight for second in Matchday 3.
🏆 Group F – After Matchday 2
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | +4 | 4 |
| 2 | 🇯🇵 Japan | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 4 |
| 3 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 ❌ | 🇹🇳 Tunisia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | −8 | 0 |
💬 Netherlands and Japan tied on all stats. Tunisia eliminated. Sweden still in the best-third-placed race.
🏆 Group G – After Matchday 2
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇪🇬 Egypt | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 4 |
| 2 | 🇮🇷 Iran | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 4 | 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | −2 | 1 |
💬 Egypt lead. Belgium’s so-called Golden Generation stutter with two draws — a must-win Matchday 3 awaits.
🏆 Group H – After Matchday 2 (Saudi Arabia)
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇪🇸 Spain | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | +4 | 4 |
| 2 | 🇺🇾 Uruguay | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 | 🇨🇻 Cape Verde | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 4 | 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | −4 | 1 |
💬 Saudi Arabia need a win against Cape Verde in Matchday 3 plus favourable results elsewhere to advance as one of the best third-placed teams. They drew vs Uruguay (1–1) and lost heavily to Spain (0–4). Details: Saudi vs Spain | Saudi vs Uruguay.
🏆 Group I – After Matchday 2
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ✅ | 🇫🇷 France | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | +5 | 6 |
| 2 ✅ | 🇳🇴 Norway | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | +4 | 6 |
| 3 ❌ | 🇸🇳 Senegal | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | −3 | 0 |
| 4 ❌ | 🇮🇶 Iraq | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | −6 | 0 |
💬 France and Norway qualify early. Senegal and Iraq are mathematically eliminated. Norway’s form is the tournament’s biggest positive surprise so far.
🏆 Group J – After Matchday 2
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ✅ | 🇦🇷 Argentina (2022 champions) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | +5 | 6 |
| 2 | 🇦🇹 Austria | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | 🇩🇿 Algeria | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | −2 | 3 |
| 4 ❌ | 🇯🇴 Jordan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | −3 | 0 |
💬 Defending champions Argentina qualify early and look imperious. Austria and Algeria are level — Matchday 3 decides second place. Jordan eliminated.
🏆 Group K – After Matchday 2
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ✅ | 🇨🇴 Colombia | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
| 2 | 🇵🇹 Portugal | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | +5 | 4 |
| 3 | 🇨🇩 DR Congo | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 | 1 |
| 4 ❌ | 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 | −7 | 0 |
💬 Colombia qualify with a perfect record. Portugal and Ronaldo are in a strong position — Matchday 3 should seal their progression.
🏆 Group L – After Matchday 2
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🏴 England | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 4 |
| 2 | 🇬🇭 Ghana | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 4 |
| 3 | 🇭🇷 Croatia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | −1 | 3 |
| 4 ❌ | 🇵🇦 Panama | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | −2 | 0 |
💬 Three teams alive heading into the final matchday. Panama are eliminated. England and Ghana level on points — decisive Matchday 3 to follow.
📊 Best Third-Placed Teams Ranking
8 of the 12 third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32. Current ranking:
| Rank | Group | Team | Pld | Pts | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | 🇧🇦 Bosnia & Herzegovina | 3 | 4 | ✅ Qualified |
| 2 | F | 🇸🇪 Sweden | 2 | 3 | ⏳ In contention |
| 3 | L | 🇭🇷 Croatia | 2 | 3 | ⏳ In contention |
| 4 | A | 🇰🇷 South Korea | 3 | 3 | ⏳ Awaiting |
| 5 | J | 🇩🇿 Algeria | 2 | 3 | ⏳ In contention |
| 6 | D | 🇵🇾 Paraguay | 2 | 3 | ⏳ In contention |
| 7 | C | 🏴 Scotland | 3 | 3 | ⏳ Awaiting |
| 8 | H | 🇨🇻 Cape Verde | 2 | 2 | ⏳ Possible |
| 9 | G | 🇧🇪 Belgium | 2 | 2 | ⏳ Possible |
| 10 | K | 🇨🇩 DR Congo | 2 | 1 | |
| 11 | E | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | 2 | 1 | |
| 12 | I | 🇸🇳 Senegal | 2 | 0 | ❌ Out |
✅ Qualified Teams for Round of 32
| Team | Group | How Qualified |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | A | Group winners – 9 pts |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | A | Runners-up – shock result |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | B | Group winners – 7 pts |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | B | Runners-up – 4 pts |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | C | Group winners – 7 pts |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | C | Runners-up – 7 pts |
| 🇺🇸 United States | D | Group winners – 6 pts |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | E | Group winners – 6 pts |
| 🇫🇷 France | I | Group winners – 6 pts |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | I | Runners-up – tournament surprise – 6 pts |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | J | Group winners – defending champions – 6 pts |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | K | Group winners – 6 pts |
| 🇧🇦 Bosnia & Herz. | B | Best third-placed team – 4 pts |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many teams are in the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
48 national teams for the first time in history, across 12 groups of 4 teams each.
Who won the 2022 FIFA World Cup — was it Qatar?
No. Argentina won the 2022 FIFA World Cup by defeating France in the final on penalties. Qatar was the host nation only, not the champion.
How does qualification work in the new 2026 format?
Top 2 from each of the 12 groups (24 teams) + best 8 third-placed teams = 32 teams in the Round of 32 knockout stage.
Is Saudi Arabia still in the 2026 World Cup?
Saudi Arabia are in Group H with 1 point after 2 games. They need a win against Cape Verde in Matchday 3 to have any chance of advancing as a best third-placed team. See: Saudi vs Spain result.
Where can I find the official live standings?
Official live standings are always available at the FIFA World Cup 2026 official website.
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📎 Official Sources
📅 Last updated: June 25, 2026 | Groups A–C: Final (3 matchdays complete). Groups D–L: After Matchday 2 — updated as Matchday 3 concludes. Source: FIFA.com & Wikipedia.
