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FIFA World Cup 2026 Standings Table

The full World Cup 2026 group stage points table — all 12 groups at a glance. 48 teams across Groups A–L; the top two from every group advance to the Round of 32, joined by the eight best third-placed teams. Tables are sorted by points, then goal difference.

Last updated: June 28, 2026 Group stage live · Groups A–F have played one match · Groups G–L kick off June 16–18

How teams qualify for the Round of 32

2026 is the first 48-team World Cup, so qualification works differently. The 12 group winners and 12 runners-up go through automatically — that's 24 teams — plus the 8 best third-placed teams across all groups, for 32 into the new Round of 32 knockout stage. Finishing third isn't automatically out: goal difference, then goals scored, decide the best-third race.

Group A

TeamPWDLGDPts
Mexico330 0+69
South Africa311 1-14
South Korea310 2-13
Czechia301 2-41

Group B

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Switzerland321 0+47
Canada311 1+54
Bosnia & Herzegovina311 1-14
Qatar301 2-81

Group C

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Brazil321 0+67
Morocco321 0+37
Scotland310 2-33
Haiti300 3-60

Group D

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USA320 1+46
Australia311 104
Paraguay311 1-24
Türkiye310 2-23

Group E

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Germany320 1+66
Ivory Coast320 1+26
Ecuador311 104
Curaçao301 2-81

Group F

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Netherlands321 0+67
Japan312 0+45
Sweden311 104
Tunisia300 3-100

Group G

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Belgium312 0+45
Egypt312 0+25
Iran303 003
New Zealand301 2-61

Group H

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Spain321 0+57
Cape Verde303 003
Uruguay302 1-12
Saudi Arabia302 1-42

Group I

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France330 0+89
Norway320 1+16
Senegal310 2+23
Iraq300 3-110

Group J

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Argentina330 0+79
Austria311 104
Algeria311 1-24
Jordan300 3-50

Group K

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Colombia321 0+37
Portugal312 0+55
DR Congo311 1+14
Uzbekistan300 3-90

Group L

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England321 0+47
Croatia320 106
Ghana311 104
Panama300 3-40

Standings reflect results through matches played as of June 28, 2026, verified against published results. Group-stage tables change after every match; for live, point-by-point updates between our refreshes, check the official FIFA standings. We update this page each matchday.

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Knockout bracket & dates

The 32 survivors of the group stage enter a five-round knockout bracket. Matchups are confirmed once the group stage ends on June 27 — we'll fill the bracket in here as it's set. Every kickoff will be listed in IST.

Round of 32Jun 28 – Jul 332 teams · 16 matches
Round of 16Jul 4 – 716 teams · 8 matches
Quarter-finalsJul 9 – 118 teams · 4 matches
Semi-finalsJul 14 – 154 teams · 2 matches
Third-place play-offJul 182 teams
FinalJul 19MetLife Stadium, New York / New Jersey

Is India playing at the World Cup?

No — India didn't qualify for the 2026 finals. The national team has reached the World Cup only once, back in 1950, and withdrew before it began. So for Indian fans this is a neutral's tournament — most follow Argentina, Brazil, Portugal, France or England. Whoever you're backing, here's how to watch every match in India: channel numbers, ZEE5 pricing and IST kickoff times.

Quick answers

How are the group tables decided when teams are level on points?

Teams level on points are separated first by goal difference, then by goals scored across all group matches. If still level, FIFA uses head-to-head results between the tied teams (points, then goal difference, then goals scored), then fair-play points, and finally a drawing of lots. Our tables are sorted by points, then goal difference.

How many teams qualify from each group in 2026?

The top two from each of the 12 groups go through automatically — 24 teams — plus the eight best third-placed teams across all groups, for 32 into the new Round of 32 knockout stage.

How often are these standings updated?

We refresh the tables after every matchday, and the last-updated date is shown at the top of the page. For live, point-by-point changes between refreshes, check the official FIFA standings.