Welcome to theOpenHandbook’s live FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage standings tracker. Below you will find the latest standings for all 12 groups — from Group A through Group L — updated after every match throughout the group stage (June 11 to June 27, 2026). Bookmark this page and return after every match day to check who is advancing, who is in danger, and who has been eliminated.
FIFA World Cup 2026 features 48 teams in 12 groups. The top two teams from each group advance automatically to the Round of 32. Additionally, the eight best third-placed teams across all 12 groups will also advance — making the race for third place in every group critically important.
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How the Group Stage Works – FIFA World Cup 2026 Format Explained
This is the first FIFA World Cup to feature 48 teams. The format divides all 48 nations into 12 groups of four teams each. Every team plays three matches — one against each of the other teams in their group. Points are awarded as follows: 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, 0 points for a loss.
The tiebreakers, used when teams are level on points, are applied in this order:
- Goal difference (goals scored minus goals conceded)
- Total goals scored
- Head-to-head result (if only two teams are tied)
- Head-to-head goal difference
- Head-to-head goals scored
- Fair play record (yellow and red card points)
- FIFA World Ranking
The eight best third-place teams are ranked across all 12 groups and the best eight advance. This creates significant drama in every group right until the final matchday, as teams battle for points to maximise their chances of being among the best third-placed sides.
FIFA World Cup 2026 – Full Group Draw
- Group A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Czechia
- Group B: Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, Switzerland
- Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland
- Group D: United States, Paraguay, Australia, Türkiye
- Group E: Germany, Curaçao, Côte d’Ivoire, Ecuador
- Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Tunisia
- Group G: Belgium, Egypt, IR Iran, New Zealand
- Group H: Spain, Cabo Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay
- Group I: France, Senegal, Iraq, Norway
- Group J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan
- Group K: Portugal, Congo DR, Uzbekistan, Colombia
- Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama
Group A Standings – Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Czechia
Group A opened FIFA World Cup 2026 on June 11 with the tournament’s first match: Mexico vs South Africa at the historic Mexico City Stadium. This group features the co-host nation Mexico and three competitive sides who will battle for the two automatic qualification spots.
Standings table:
FIFA World Cup 2026™ Group A Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mexico | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 2 |  South Korea | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 3 |  Czechia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 | 0 |
| 4 |  South Africa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | −2 | 0 |
Abbreviations: P = Played • W = Won • D = Drawn • L = Lost • GF = Goals For • GA = Goals Against • GD = Goal Difference • Pts = Points
🟢 Top two teams qualify automatically for the Round of 32. 🟡 Third-placed teams may qualify based on the best third-place rankings.
For our full Group A preview and match analysis, see our FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage hub.
Group B Standings – Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, Switzerland
Group B features co-host nation Canada in what should be their most supportive home tournament environment. Canada’s opening match against Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 12 at BMO Field in Toronto set the tone for the group. Switzerland bring European quality, while Qatar return to the World Cup as the 2022 hosts, seeking to improve on their first-round exit from that tournament.
Standings table:
FIFA World Cup 2026™ Group B Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Canada | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 |  Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 |  Qatar | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 |  Switzerland | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Abbreviations: P = Played • W = Won • D = Drawn • L = Lost • GF = Goals For • GA = Goals Against • GD = Goal Difference • Pts = Points
🟢 Top two teams qualify automatically for the Round of 32. 🟡 Third-placed teams may qualify based on the best third-place rankings.
Group C Standings – Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland
Group C is one of the tournament’s most watched. Brazil, the five-time world champions, face Morocco — the African giants who reached the 2022 semi-finals — in what promises to be one of the group stage’s most compelling matches. Haiti and Scotland add competitive spirit and unpredictability. This group will generate enormous global search traffic throughout the group stage.
Standings table:
FIFA World Cup 2026™ Group C Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Scotland | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 2 |  Brazil | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 |  Morocco | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 |  Haiti | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | −1 | 0 |
Abbreviations: P = Played • W = Won • D = Drawn • L = Lost • GF = Goals For • GA = Goals Against • GD = Goal Difference • Pts = Points
🟢 Top two teams qualify automatically for the Round of 32. 🟡 Third-placed teams may qualify based on the best third-place rankings.
Group D Standings – United States, Paraguay, Australia, Türkiye
Group D features co-host United States alongside Paraguay, Australia, and Türkiye. The USA’s opening match against Paraguay on June 12 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles is one of the tournament’s most anticipated early matches. Australia’s Socceroos always compete hard, and Türkiye bring European physical quality. A closely contested group.
Standings table:
FIFA World Cup 2026™ Group D Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  USA | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 3 |
| 2 |  Australia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 3 |  Türkiye | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | −2 | 0 |
| 4 |  Paraguay | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | −3 | 0 |
Abbreviations: P = Played • W = Won • D = Drawn • L = Lost • GF = Goals For • GA = Goals Against • GD = Goal Difference • Pts = Points
🟢 Top two teams qualify automatically for the Round of 32. 🟡 Third-placed teams may qualify based on the best third-place rankings.
Group E Standings – Germany, Curaçao, Côte d’Ivoire, Ecuador
Germany are strong favourites in Group E. Côte d’Ivoire represent the most significant challenge, bringing African athleticism and European club quality. Germany’s performances in this group — particularly the Musiala-Wirtz partnership — will give football fans a first meaningful look at their World Cup ambitions.
Standings table:
FIFA World Cup 2026™ Group E Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Germany | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | +6 | 3 |
| 2 |  Côte d’Ivoire | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 3 |  Ecuador | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | −1 | 0 |
| 4 |  Curaçao | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | −6 | 0 |
Abbreviations: P = Played • W = Won • D = Drawn • L = Lost • GF = Goals For • GA = Goals Against • GD = Goal Difference • Pts = Points
🟢 Top two teams qualify automatically for the Round of 32. 🟡 Third-placed teams may qualify based on the best third-place rankings.
Group F Standings – Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Tunisia
One of the tournament’s most balanced groups. Netherlands bring top European quality, while Japan have consistently surprised at recent World Cups. Sweden’s physicality and organisation make them competitive against any opponent. Tunisia complete a genuinely open group where any team could finish in the top two.
Standings table:
FIFA World Cup 2026™ Group F Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Sweden | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | +4 | 3 |
| 2 |  Netherlands | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 |  Japan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 |  Tunisia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | −4 | 0 |
Abbreviations: P = Played • W = Won • D = Drawn • L = Lost • GF = Goals For • GA = Goals Against • GD = Goal Difference • Pts = Points
🟢 Top two teams qualify automatically for the Round of 32. 🟡 Third-placed teams may qualify based on the best third-place rankings.
Group G Standings – Belgium, Egypt, IR Iran, New Zealand
Belgium’s golden generation, though aging, retains players of extraordinary quality — Courtois, De Bruyne, and Lukaku may be playing in what could be their last World Cup together. Egypt, Iran, and New Zealand all add competitive elements to a group Belgium are expected to dominate, but where upsets remain possible.
Standings table:
FIFA World Cup 2026™ Group G Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Belgium | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Egypt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  IR Iran | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Abbreviations: P = Played • W = Won • D = Drawn • L = Lost • GF = Goals For • GA = Goals Against • GD = Goal Difference • Pts = Points
🟢 Top two teams qualify automatically for the Round of 32. 🟡 Third-placed teams may qualify based on the best third-place rankings.
Group H Standings – Spain, Cabo Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay
Spain, the world’s second-ranked team and reigning European champions, are in Group H. Their La Roja machine — technical, patient, relentless — faces Cabo Verde, Saudi Arabia (the team that famously beat Argentina in 2022), and Uruguay. Spain should advance comfortably, but this is a group with more danger than the rankings suggest.
Standings table:
FIFA World Cup 2026™ Group H Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Spain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Cabo Verde | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Saudi Arabia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Uruguay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Abbreviations: P = Played • W = Won • D = Drawn • L = Lost • GF = Goals For • GA = Goals Against • GD = Goal Difference • Pts = Points
🟢 Top two teams qualify automatically for the Round of 32. 🟡 Third-placed teams may qualify based on the best third-place rankings.
Group I Standings – France, Senegal, Iraq, Norway
The world’s top-ranked team France headline Group I. Senegal and Norway are both capable of making the Round of 32 — and a Senegal or Haaland-inspired Norway upset of France would be one of the tournament’s great shocks. This group will generate some of the highest search traffic of any section.
Standings table:
FIFA World Cup 2026™ Group I Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  France | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Senegal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Iraq | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Norway | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Abbreviations: P = Played • W = Won • D = Drawn • L = Lost • GF = Goals For • GA = Goals Against • GD = Goal Difference • Pts = Points
🟢 Top two teams qualify automatically for the Round of 32. 🟡 Third-placed teams may qualify based on the best third-place rankings.
Group J Standings – Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan
Defending champions Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, are in Group J. This is almost certainly Messi’s final World Cup, making every Argentina match a global event. Algeria, Austria, and Jordan will be highly motivated to cause an upset against the defending champions in front of a global audience.
Standings table:
FIFA World Cup 2026™ Group J Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Argentina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Algeria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Austria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Jordan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Abbreviations: P = Played • W = Won • D = Drawn • L = Lost • GF = Goals For • GA = Goals Against • GD = Goal Difference • Pts = Points
🟢 Top two teams qualify automatically for the Round of 32. 🟡 Third-placed teams may qualify based on the best third-place rankings.
Group K Standings – Portugal, Congo DR, Uzbekistan, Colombia
Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo’s last World Cup headline Group K. Portugal are strong favourites to advance but must manage Ronaldo’s minutes and maintain squad fitness for the knockout rounds. Congo DR are the group’s most competitive challenger. Colombia bring South American quality and unpredictability.
Standings table:
FIFA World Cup 2026™ Group K Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Portugal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Congo DR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Uzbekistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Colombia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Abbreviations: P = Played • W = Won • D = Drawn • L = Lost • GF = Goals For • GA = Goals Against • GD = Goal Difference • Pts = Points
🟢 Top two teams qualify automatically for the Round of 32. 🟡 Third-placed teams may qualify based on the best third-place rankings.
Group L Standings – England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama
England vs Croatia is the marquee match of Group L — a rematch of the 2018 World Cup semi-final where Croatia eliminated England. Ghana and Panama are competitive but England and Croatia are expected to battle for the top two spots. This group will receive enormous UK media coverage and global search volume throughout the group stage.
Standings table:
FIFA World Cup 2026™ Group L Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  England | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Croatia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Ghana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Panama | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Abbreviations: P = Played • W = Won • D = Drawn • L = Lost • GF = Goals For • GA = Goals Against • GD = Goal Difference • Pts = Points
🟢 Top two teams qualify automatically for the Round of 32. 🟡 Third-placed teams may qualify based on the best third-place rankings.
How to Use This Page
This standings page is updated after every group stage match throughout the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage (June 11 to June 27). Each time you check this page, you will see the latest position of every team across all 12 groups. When the group stage is complete, we will publish a full “who advanced to the Round of 32” article with the complete knockout bracket.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many teams advance from the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage?
32 teams advance from the group stage to the Round of 32. This includes the top two teams from each of the 12 groups (24 teams total), plus the eight best third-placed teams based on their records across all groups.
When does the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage end?
The FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage runs from June 11 to June 27, 2026. The final group stage matches are played on June 25–27.
How are the best third-placed teams determined at FIFA World Cup 2026?
The eight best third-placed teams are ranked using the same criteria as group standings: points first, then goal difference, then goals scored, then fair play record, then FIFA ranking.
Which match started FIFA World Cup 2026?
FIFA World Cup 2026 began on June 11, 2026, with the tournament’s opening match: Mexico vs South Africa in Group A at Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Azteca) in Mexico City, Mexico.
Where is the FIFA World Cup 2026 final being played?
The FIFA World Cup 2026 final is scheduled for July 19, 2026, at New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA.
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