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Standings Hub
World Cup 2026 Standings and Group Tables
World Cup 2026 has 12 groups of four teams. This page keeps every group table, points, goal difference, standings, tiebreak rules, and next fixtures in one place.
Updated: June 17, 2026
Overview
Table Snapshot
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12 Groups
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104 Matches
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16 Host Cities
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What it showsTeams, fixtures, route.Each card gives you the group list, the next match list, and a short route note.
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All 12 Groups
All Group Tables
Use the group cards below as the main standings index. Each card keeps the group shape visible, links into the related teams, and points you back to fixtures when you need the next matchday.
Group A
World Cup 2026 Group A Table
Group A now has two opening-day results: Mexico and Korea Republic are level on three points, separated first by goal difference.
Qualification lineMexico and Korea Republic both have three points after opening day. Mexico lead on goal difference, while Czechia and South Africa need a response in the second round.
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| Korea Republic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| Czechia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| South Africa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
Latest Group A results
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Key matches
Tiebreak note
Mexico's plus-two goal difference is the first separator over Korea Republic after the first two matches.
If / then
If Mexico or Korea Republic win again in round two, the pressure shifts hard onto the teams chasing from zero points.
What changes next
Czechia vs South Africa and Mexico vs Korea Republic are the next Group A table movers.
Group B
World Cup 2026 Group B Table
Group B is level after two draws: Canada, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Qatar, and Switzerland all have one point.
Qualification lineCanada, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Qatar, and Switzerland are all level on one point after two 1-1 draws.
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bosnia & Herzegovina | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Qatar | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Switzerland | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Latest Group B results
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Key matches
Tiebreak note
All four Group B teams are level on points, goal difference, and goals scored after the first round.
If / then
If Canada vs Qatar or Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina produces a winner, the group finally gets a clear leader.
What changes next
Canada vs Qatar and Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina are the next Group B table movers.
Group C
World Cup 2026 Group C Table
Group C has Scotland on three points after a 1-0 win over Haiti, with Brazil and Morocco level on one point after a 1-1 draw.
Qualification lineScotland lead Group C on three points after beating Haiti 1-0, while Brazil and Morocco both have one point from their 1-1 draw.
Latest Group C results
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Key matches
- Brazil and Morocco drew 1-1 in the Group C opener.
- Scotland beat Haiti 1-0 in Boston.
- Brazil vs Scotland closes the group in Miami.
Tiebreak note
Brazil and Morocco are level on points, goal difference and goals scored after the opening draw, while Scotland have the first three-point result.
If / then
If Scotland take points from Morocco next, Group C pressure shifts sharply onto Brazil vs Haiti.
What changes next
Brazil vs Haiti and Scotland vs Morocco are the next Group C table movers.
Group D
World Cup 2026 Group D Table
A
Group D has two winners after the first round: the United States lead on goal difference, while Australia also have three points.
Qualification lineThe United States and Australia both have three points after opening wins, with the U.S. ahead on goal difference.
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 3 |
| AAustralia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| Türkiye | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| Paraguay | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
Latest Group D results
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Key matches
Tiebreak note
The United States hold the first separator over Australia on goal difference, plus three to plus two.
If / then
USA vs Australia can now decide whether one team takes early control or both stay locked together.
What changes next
USA vs Australia and Türkiye vs Paraguay are the next Group D table movers.
Group E
World Cup 2026 Group E Table
Group E has Germany and Côte d'Ivoire on three points, with Germany leading on goal difference after a 7-1 opener.
Qualification lineGermany and Côte d'Ivoire both have three points after opening wins, with Germany leading Group E on goal difference.
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 3 |
| Côte d'Ivoire | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| Ecuador | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| Curaçao | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -6 | 0 |
Latest Group E results
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Key matches
- Germany beat Curaçao 7-1 in Houston.
- Côte d'Ivoire beat Ecuador 1-0 in Philadelphia.
- Ecuador vs Germany closes the group in New York/New Jersey.
Tiebreak note
Germany's plus-six goal difference is the first major tiebreaker gap in Group E.
If / then
If Germany beat Côte d'Ivoire next, they can take real control; if Côte d'Ivoire get a result, the top of the group stays live.
What changes next
Germany vs Côte d'Ivoire and Ecuador vs Curaçao are the second-round table movers.
Group F
World Cup 2026 Group F Table
Group F has Sweden top after a 5-1 win over Tunisia, while Netherlands and Japan are level after a 2-2 draw.
Qualification lineSweden lead Group F on three points after beating Tunisia 5-1, while Netherlands and Japan both have one point from their 2-2 draw.
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 3 |
| Netherlands | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Japan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tunisia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -4 | 0 |
Latest Group F results
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Key matches
- Netherlands and Japan drew 2-2 in Dallas.
- Sweden beat Tunisia 5-1 in Monterrey.
- Japan vs Sweden and Tunisia vs Netherlands close the group.
Tiebreak note
Sweden's plus-four goal difference is the first major separator in Group F.
If / then
If Sweden get a result against the Netherlands next, they can put real pressure on the rest of the section.
What changes next
Netherlands vs Sweden and Tunisia vs Japan are the next Group F table movers.
Group G
World Cup 2026 Group G Table
Group G is level after two opening draws: Iran 2-2 New Zealand and Belgium 1-1 Egypt.
Qualification lineAll four Group G teams have one point after Iran 2-2 New Zealand and Belgium 1-1 Egypt.
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iran | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| New Zealand | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Belgium | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Egypt | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Latest Group G results
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Key matches
- Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in Seattle.
- Iran and New Zealand drew 2-2 in Los Angeles.
- Belgium vs New Zealand closes Group G in Vancouver.
Tiebreak note
Iran and New Zealand lead on goals scored after the opening draws, while Belgium and Egypt are level behind them.
If / then
If Belgium, Egypt, Iran or New Zealand win in round two, Group G finally gets separation.
What changes next
Belgium vs Iran and New Zealand vs Egypt are the next Group G table movers.
Group H
World Cup 2026 Group H Table
Group H is level after two opening draws: Spain 0-0 Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia 1-1 Uruguay.
Qualification lineAll four Group H teams have one point after Spain 0-0 Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia 1-1 Uruguay.
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Uruguay | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Spain | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cabo Verde | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Latest Group H results
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Key matches
- Spain and Cabo Verde drew 0-0 in Atlanta.
- Saudi Arabia and Uruguay drew 1-1 in Miami.
- Uruguay vs Spain closes the group in Guadalajara.
Tiebreak note
Saudi Arabia and Uruguay lead on goals scored after the opening draws, while Spain and Cabo Verde are level behind them.
If / then
If Spain or Uruguay win in round two, Group H finally gets separation after a level first matchday.
What changes next
Spain vs Saudi Arabia and Uruguay vs Cabo Verde are the next Group H table movers.
Group I
World Cup 2026 Group I Table
Group I has two opening winners: Norway lead on goal difference after beating Iraq 4-1, and France beat Senegal 3-1.
Qualification lineNorway and France both opened Group I with wins, with Norway top on goal difference after beating Iraq 4-1 and France beating Senegal 3-1.
Latest Group I results
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Key matches
- France beat Senegal 3-1 in New York/New Jersey.
- Norway beat Iraq 4-1 in Boston.
- France vs Norway closes the group in Boston.
Tiebreak note
Norway's plus-three goal difference is the first Group I separator over France's plus-two margin.
If / then
If Norway or France win again in round two, the group starts to split quickly against Senegal and Iraq.
What changes next
Norway vs Senegal and Iraq vs France are the next Group I table movers.
Group J
World Cup 2026 Group J Table
A
Group J has two opening winners: Argentina beat Algeria 3-0, and Austria beat Jordan 3-1, leaving the top on goal difference.
Qualification lineArgentina and Austria both opened Group J with wins, with Argentina top on goal difference after a 3-0 result and Austria close behind after beating Jordan 3-1.
Latest Group J results
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Key matches
- Argentina beat Algeria 3-0 in Kansas City.
- Austria beat Jordan 3-1 in the San Francisco Bay Area.
- Jordan vs Argentina closes the group in Dallas.
Tiebreak note
Argentina's plus-three goal difference is the first separator over Austria's plus-two margin after the opening matches.
If / then
Argentina vs Austria now becomes the immediate pressure point because the winner can take clear control of the group.
What changes next
Argentina vs Austria and Jordan vs Algeria are the next Group J table movers.
Group K
World Cup 2026 Group K Table
Group K includes Portugal, DR Congo, Uzbekistan, Colombia, and one result can quickly change qualification pressure, goal difference, and the next matchday outlook.
Qualification linePortugal vs DR Congo is the opener to watch, and Colombia vs Portugal on the last day can still turn the group into a final-round race.
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DR Congo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uzbekistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colombia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Key matches
- Portugal vs DR Congo starts the group in Houston.
- Colombia vs Portugal closes the group in Miami.
Tiebreak note
If Portugal and Colombia stay on even terms, Uzbekistan and DR Congo can turn the final round into a goal-difference check.
If / then
If Portugal win early, Colombia have to use the Uzbekistan and DR Congo fixtures to keep the group from drifting away.
What changes next
Portugal vs Uzbekistan and Colombia vs DR Congo are the second-round games that really show the table pressure.
Group L
World Cup 2026 Group L Table
Group L includes England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama, and one result can quickly change qualification pressure, goal difference, and the next matchday outlook.
Qualification lineEngland vs Croatia headlines the opener, and Panama vs England on the final day could still matter if the group stays compressed.
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Key matches
- England vs Croatia opens in Dallas.
- Panama vs England closes the group in New York/New Jersey.
Tiebreak note
If England and Croatia split the first results, Ghana and Panama can make the table feel much tighter by matchday 3.
If / then
If England take the opener, Ghana and Panama need a response before the final round turns into the decider.
What changes next
England vs Ghana and Panama vs Croatia are the fixtures that show whether Group L is stretching or staying live.
Editorial Focus
Groups to Watch
These are the groups that tend to drive repeat visits because one result can flip the table or the tiebreak picture.
Group A
Group A: opening-day pressure and tiebreak risk
Mexico and Korea Republic both have opening-day wins, which makes goal difference and the second round worth watching.
Group C
Group C: Scotland take the first lead
Scotland have the first Group C win after beating Haiti 1-0, while Brazil and Morocco sit level on one point.
Group D
Group D: USA and Australia set the pace
The United States and Australia both have three points, with the hosts ahead on goal difference.
Group L
Group L: heavyweight names and late-table drama
England, Croatia, Ghana, and Panama give the late group stage a classic table-race feel that can stay live to the end.
Next Step
Qualification Path
Two teams clear
When the first two matchdays split the field, the group turns into a straight race for the top two spots.
Third-place pressure
If the table stays crowded, third-place math keeps the route open until the numbers settle.
Final-round swing
Late fixtures decide who stays in and who slips out, which is why the last round matters most.
FAQ
Standings Questions
What happens if a group is tied on points?
Start with points, then goal difference, then goals for, and then the rest of the FIFA table context. The abbreviations on this page explain each column.
What should I check first in a tight group?
Check the group table first, then compare the next fixtures to see whether the race is separating or staying crowded.
Where can I see the group fixtures for one table?
Use the Open Group Fixtures link on each group card to jump into the filtered match list for that group.
Why does goal difference matter so much?
When teams split results, goal difference is usually the first separator that tells you who has the cleaner path.
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All data based on official FIFA 2026 information.