The new structure divides the 48 teams into 12 groups of four. Each team plays three group-stage matches. The top two teams from each group automatically advance, joined by the eight best third-placed teams.

As the group stage nears its conclusion, the picture for the knockout rounds is taking shape. Several groups have already finished, while others are in their decisive final rounds. Below is the latest status of teams advancing to the round of 32 and the known or projected matchups.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Current Group Standings

Group A (Completed)

• 1. Mexico – 3 wins, 9 pts (+6 GD)
• 2. South Africa – 1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss, 4 pts (-1 GD)
• 3. South Korea – 1 win, 2 losses, 3 pts (-1 GD)
• 4. Czechia – 0 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses, 1 pt (-4 GD)

Group B (Completed)

• 1. Switzerland – 2 wins, 1 draw, 7 pts (+4 GD)
• 2. Canada – 1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss, 4 pts (+5 GD)
• 3. Bosnia and Herzegovina – 1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss, 4 pts (-1 GD)
• 4. Qatar – 0 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses, 1 pt (-8 GD)

Group C (Completed)

• 1. Brazil – 2 wins, 1 draw, 7 pts (+6 GD)
• 2. Morocco – 2 wins, 1 draw, 7 pts (+3 GD)
• 3. Scotland – 1 win, 2 losses, 3 pts (-3 GD)
• 4. Haiti – 0 wins, 3 losses, 0 pts (-6 GD)

Group D (Matches remaining)

• 1. United States – 2 wins, 6 pts (+5 GD)
• 2. Australia – 1 win, 1 loss, 3 pts (0 GD)
• 3. Paraguay – 1 win, 1 loss, 3 pts (-2 GD)
• 4. Türkiye – 0 wins, 2 losses, 0 pts (-3 GD)

Group E (Completed)

• 1. Germany – 2 wins, 1 loss, 6 pts (+6 GD)
• 2. Côte d’Ivoire – 2 win, 1 loss, 6 pts (+1 GD)
• 3. Ecuador – 1 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss, 4 pts (0 GD)
• 4. Curaçao – 0 wins, 1 draw, 2 loss, 1 pt (-8 GD)

Group F (Matches remaining)

• 1. Netherlands – 1 win, 1 draw, 4 pts (+4 GD)
• 2. Japan – 1 win, 1 draw, 4 pts (+4 GD)
• 3. Sweden – 1 win, 1 loss, 3 pts (0 GD)
• 4. Tunisia – 0 wins, 2 losses, 0 pts (-8 GD)

Group G (Matches remaining)

• 1. Egypt – 1 win, 1 draw, 4 pts (+2 GD)
• 2. IR Iran – 0 wins, 2 draws, 2 pts (0 GD)
• 3. Belgium – 0 wins, 2 draws, 2 pts (0 GD)
• 4. New Zealand – 0 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss, 1 pt (-2 GD)

Group H (Matches remaining)

• 1. Spain – 1 win, 1 draw, 4 pts (+4 GD)
• 2. Uruguay – 1 win, 1 draw, 4 pts (+1 GD)
• 3. Cabo Verde – 1 win, 1 loss, 3 pts (-1 GD)
• 4. Saudi Arabia – 0 wins, 2 losses, 0 pts (-2 GD)

Group I (Matches remaining)

• 1. France – 2 wins, 6 pts (+5 GD)
• 2. Norway – 2 wins, 6 pts (+4 GD)
• 3. Senegal – 0 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss, 1 pt (-1 GD)
• 4. Iraq – 0 wins, 2 losses, 0 pts (-6 GD)

Group J (Matches remaining)

• 1. Argentina – 2 wins, 6 pts (+5 GD)
• 2. Austria – 1 win, 1 loss, 3 pts (0 GD)
• 3. Algeria – 1 win, 1 loss, 3 pts (-2 GD)
• 4. Jordan – 0 wins, 2 losses, 0 pts (-3 GD)

Group K (Matches remaining)

• 1. Colombia – 2 wins, 6 pts (+3 GD)
• 2. Portugal – 1 win, 1 draw, 4 pts (+5 GD)
• 3. DR Congo – 0 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss, 1 pt (-1 GD)
• 4. Uzbekistan – 0 wins, 2 losses, 0 pts (-7 GD)

Group L (Matches remaining)

• 1. England – 2 wins, 6 pts (+3 GD)
• 2. Ghana – 1 win, 1 draw, 4 pts (+1 GD)
• 3. Croatia – 1 win, 1 loss, 3 pts (-1 GD)
• 4. Panama – 0 wins, 2 losses, 0 pts (-2 GD)

**Points Table updated after Group E conclusion on June 25.

What are the Latest 3rd Place Rankings?

The top eight teams will advance to Round of 32. The rankings are updated after Group E matches on June 25.

Which Teams have Qualified for Knockouts?

Teams that have already mathematically secured a top-two spot in their group (as of latest updates) are –

Group A: Mexico, South Africa

Group B: Switzerland, Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Group C: Brazil, Morocco

Group D: USA

Group E: Germany, Ivory Coast, Ecuador

Group F:

Group G:

Group H:

Group I: France, Norway

Group J: Argentina

Group K: Colombia

Group L:

Which Teams Are Eliminated?

Eliminated or near-eliminated teams include Haiti, Qatar, Curacao, Czechia, Türkiye, Tunisia, Jordan, Panama.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32: Who Face Who?

The bracket is fixed by group positions. Here are the confirmed or placeholder fixtures based on current standings and FIFA’s official knockout schedule so far.

• June 28 – Los Angeles Stadium: South Africa (A2) vs Canada (B2)
• June 29 – Boston Stadium: Germany (E1) vs Best 3rd-placed team (from Groups A/B/C/D/F)
• June 29 – Estadio Monterrey: Group F Winner (Netherlands or Japan) vs Morocco (C2)
• June 29 – Houston Stadium: Brazil (C1) vs Group F Runner-up
• June 30 – New York/New Jersey Stadium: Group I Winner vs Best 3rd-placed team (from C/D/F/G/H)
• June 30 – Dallas Stadium: Ivory Coast (E2) vs Group I Runner-up
• June 30 – Mexico City Stadium: Mexico (A1) vs Best 3rd-placed team (from C/E/F/H/I)
• July 1 – Atlanta Stadium: Group L Winner (England or Ghana) vs Best 3rd-placed team (from E/H/I/J/K)
• July 1 – San Francisco Bay Area Stadium: USA (D1) vs Best 3rd-placed team (from B/E/F/I/J)
• July 1 – Seattle Stadium: Group G Winner (Egypt or similar) vs Best 3rd-placed team (from A/E/H/I/J)
• July 2 – Toronto Stadium: Group K Runner-up vs Group L Runner-up
• July 2 – Los Angeles Stadium: Group H Winner (Spain or Uruguay) vs Group J Runner-up
• July 2 – BC Place Vancouver: Switzerland (B1) vs Best 3rd-placed team (from E/F/G/I/J)
• July 3 – Miami Stadium: Argentina (J1) vs Group H Runner-up
• July 3 – Kansas City Stadium: Group K Winner (Colombia or Portugal) vs Best 3rd-placed team (from D/E/I/J/L)
• July 3 – Dallas Stadium: Group D Runner-up vs Group G Runner-up

The remaining Round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, third-place match, and final follow the standard single-elimination bracket from these results.

The group stage finale on June 25–27 will finalize all positions and the exact eight best third-placed teams. Once complete, the full round of 32 lineup and precise opponents will be locked in.