World Cup 2026 Standings
This page tracks live and final group standings for all 12 World Cup 2026 groups (A–L), showing points, goal difference, goals scored, and which teams advance to the knockout stage — including the 8 best third-placed teams.
How third-place teams survive
With 12 groups sending only their top two directly to the Round of 32, the remaining slots go to the best third-placed teams. Tiebreakers start with points, then goal difference, goals scored, and disciplinary records. In 2018, Japan advanced on fair play points over Senegal. Expect similar drama when margins are razor-thin.
Hosts under the microscope
USA, Mexico, and Canada’s group stage results will dictate knockout round locations. If Mexico tops Group C, they’ll likely stay at Estadio Azteca for the Round of 32. But a third-place finish could mean a cross-border flight to Dallas or Vancouver. The standings reveal these logistical dominoes early.
Why goal difference kills hope
Germany’s 7-1 over Brazil in 2014 wasn’t just humiliation — it shifted the entire tournament’s goal difference calculus. Teams chasing third-place survival often need multi-goal wins in their final group match. Costa Rica learned this brutally in 2022 when Germany’s late goals knocked them out on GD.
Live 2026 FIFA World Cup standings by group — points, wins, draws, losses, goals scored and conceded, and goal difference — updating automatically as results come in.
Group standings
Group A
Group hub →| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Czech Republic | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  South Korea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Mexico | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  South Africa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group B
Group hub →| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bosnia and Herzegovina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Qatar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Switzerland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group C
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Brazil
Haiti
Morocco
ScotlandGroup D
Group hub →| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Australia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Paraguay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Turkey | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  United States | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group E
Group hub →| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Ivory Coast | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Curaçao | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Ecuador | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Germany | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group F
Group hub →| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Netherlands | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Sweden | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Tunisia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group G
Group hub →| # | 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 |  Iran | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group H
Group hub →| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Cape Verde | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Spain | 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 |
Group I
Group hub →
France
Iraq
Norway
SenegalGroup J
Group hub →
Algeria
Argentina
Austria
JordanGroup K
Group hub →| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  DR Congo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Colombia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Portugal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Uzbekistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group L
Group hub →
Croatia
Ghana
PanamaExplore
Frequently asked questions
How many third-place teams advance in 2026?+
8 of the 12 third-placed teams will advance, determined by points, then goal difference, goals scored, and fair play records.
Do head-to-head results matter in tiebreakers?+
Yes, head-to-head is the first tiebreaker if two teams are level on points in the group standings.
Where can I see the full tiebreaker rules?+
FIFA’s official tournament regulations detail all tiebreakers, available on their site. We summarize key ones here.
Will this page update during matches?+
Yes, standings update in real-time as goals change group dynamics. Refresh for live updates during games.
How are the best third-placed teams ranked?+
They’re ordered by points, then goal difference, goals scored, and fair play — regardless of which group they came from.
Can all four teams in a group advance?+
No. Only the top two are guaranteed, with third-place teams needing to rank in the top eight of all third-placed finishers.