World Cup 2026 Standings: Group Tables, Points & Results
Track the FIFA World Cup 2026 standings in one place. The live tables below pull match results from FIFA’s official feed and sort every group automatically.
Each section shows played matches, goal difference, and points. The best third-placed ranking matters too, because eight of those teams reach the round of 32.
If you want the scoreline view first, open our FIFA World Cup live scores and fixtures hub. The group stage matches guide also helps if you are tracking the full calendar.
Group A
1 of 6 matches scored
| RK | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  MexicoMEX | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 2 |  CzechiaCZE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Korea RepublicKOR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  South AfricaRSA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
Group B
0 of 6 matches scored
| RK | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bosnia and HerzegovinaBIH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  CanadaCAN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  QatarQAT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  SwitzerlandSUI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group C
0 of 6 matches scored
| RK | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  BrazilBRA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  HaitiHAI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  MoroccoMAR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  ScotlandSCO | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group D
0 of 6 matches scored
| RK | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  AustraliaAUS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  ParaguayPAR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  TürkiyeTUR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  USAUSA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group E
0 of 6 matches scored
| RK | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  CuraçaoCUW | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Côte d'IvoireCIV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  EcuadorECU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  GermanyGER | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group F
0 of 6 matches scored
| RK | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  JapanJPN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  NetherlandsNED | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  SwedenSWE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  TunisiaTUN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group G
0 of 6 matches scored
| RK | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  BelgiumBEL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  EgyptEGY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  IR IranIRN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  New ZealandNZL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group H
0 of 6 matches scored
| RK | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Cabo VerdeCPV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Saudi ArabiaKSA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  SpainESP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  UruguayURU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group I
0 of 6 matches scored
| RK | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FranceFRA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  IraqIRQ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  NorwayNOR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  SenegalSEN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group J
0 of 6 matches scored
| RK | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  AlgeriaALG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  ArgentinaARG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  AustriaAUT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  JordanJOR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group K
0 of 6 matches scored
| RK | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  ColombiaCOL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Congo DRCOD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  PortugalPOR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  UzbekistanUZB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group L
0 of 6 matches scored
| RK | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  CroatiaCRO | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  EnglandENG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  GhanaGHA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  PanamaPAN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Best Third-Placed Teams
The strongest eight third-placed teams move into the round of 32.
| RK | Group | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Group J | AustriaAUT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Group E | EcuadorECU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Group L | GhanaGHA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Group G | IR IranIRN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Group A | Korea RepublicKOR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Group C | MoroccoMAR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Group I | NorwayNOR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Group K | PortugalPOR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Group B | QatarQAT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Group H | SpainESP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Group F | SwedenSWE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Group D | TürkiyeTUR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
If a tie survives points, goal difference, and goals scored, FIFA turns to head-to-head metrics. Fair play and drawing of lots can still matter in rare cases.
How FIFA breaks ties
| Order | Tiebreaker | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Points | Three for a win and one for a draw still decide the first split. |
| 2 | Goal difference | Teams need both control and scoring power across all three group matches. |
| 3 | Goals scored | Attack can separate teams when points and goal swing stay level. |
| 4 | Head-to-head points | Direct meetings become decisive once overall numbers stay level. |
| 5 | Head-to-head goal difference and goals scored | Mini-league details can reorder a tight group fast. |
| 6 | Fair play, then drawing of lots | Discipline still matters when football numbers cannot split teams. |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do the FIFA World Cup 2026 standings work?
Each group table ranks teams by points first. Goal difference, goals scored, and head-to-head records then break ties.
How many teams advance from each group?
The top two teams in every group move through automatically. The eight strongest third-placed teams also qualify.
Do these standings update live?
Yes. The widget requests FIFA’s official match feed on page load, so new scores push the tables forward without a manual rewrite.
Why is the best third-placed table important?
The expanded 48-team format keeps third place alive. That race decides eight extra round-of-32 spots.
Can fair play decide FIFA World Cup 2026 standings?
Yes. If points and football tiebreakers stay level, disciplinary records can still change the final order.
Read Also: FIFA World Cup Round of 32 format and knockout path
