FIFA World Cup 2026 Standings & Tables: Groups to Final
These World Cup 2026 standings cover the final group tables plus the full knockout bracket, from the Round of 16 to the final. Spain meet Argentina in the July 19 final; England took third place, beating France 6-4 in the playoff. This page updates after every match on the road to the champion.
This is the first 48-team FIFA World Cup and the first hosted by three nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The official draw was held on December 5, 2025, in Washington, D.C. The group stage runs from June 11 to 27, 2026, before the new Round of 32 begins.
Tournament status: The final is Spain vs Argentina on July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey. England beat France 6-4 in the third-place match to take the bronze medal.
Jump to the group tables, standings, and knockout results
Jump to: Final | Semifinals | Quarterfinals | Round of 16 | Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D | Group E | Group F | Group G | Group H | Group I | Group J | Group K | Group L | Top 8 3rd-Place Ranking
How qualification works:
- The top 2 teams in each group advance to the Round of 32.
- The 8 best third-place teams also advance, so 32 of the 48 teams progress.
Legend: GP = Games Played, W = Wins, D = Draws, L = Losses, GF = Goals For, GA = Goals Against, GD = Goal Difference, Pts = Points
World Cup 2026 Final & Third-Place Playoff
The 2026 World Cup final is Spain vs Argentina on Sunday, July 19, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. In the third-place playoff, England beat France 6-4 in Miami Gardens to take the bronze medal. The semifinal, quarterfinal, and Round of 16 results and full group tables are further down the page.
| Date (ET) | Match | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jul 18 – 3:00 PM | Third place: France vs England | Miami | England 6-4 |
| Sun, Jul 19 – 3:00 PM | Final: Spain vs Argentina | New Jersey | — |
Spain and Argentina meet for the title on July 19; the winner lifts the FIFA World Cup trophy. Check back after the final for the champion.
World Cup 2026 Semifinal Fixtures & Results
The semifinals are complete. Spain beat France 2-0 and Argentina beat England 2-1, setting up a Spain vs Argentina final on July 19. France and England then met in the third-place match. The quarterfinal and Round of 16 results and full group tables are further down the page.
| Date (ET) | Semifinal | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jul 14 – 3:00 PM | France vs Spain | Dallas | Spain 2-0 |
| Wed, Jul 15 – 3:00 PM | England vs Argentina | Atlanta | Argentina 2-1 |
Spain and Argentina advanced to the final; France and England dropped into the third-place match shown above.
World Cup 2026 Quarterfinal Fixtures & Results
The quarterfinals are complete. France (2-0 v Morocco), Spain (2-1 v Belgium), England (2-1 v Norway), and Argentina (3-1 v Switzerland) advanced to the semifinals. The Round of 16 results and full group tables are further down the page.
| Date (ET) | Quarterfinal | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jul 9 – 4:00 PM | France vs Morocco | Boston | France 2-0 |
| Fri, Jul 10 – 12:00 PM | Belgium vs Spain | Los Angeles | Spain 2-1 |
| Sat, Jul 11 – 5:00 PM | Norway vs England | Miami | England 2-1 |
| Sun, Jul 12 – 8:00 PM | Argentina vs Switzerland | Kansas City | Argentina 3-1 |
These four quarterfinal winners made up the semifinals shown above. See the full knockout bracket for the path to the final.
World Cup 2026 Round of 16 Standings & Results
The Round of 16 is complete (July 4 to 7, 2026), sending eight teams through to the quarterfinals above. Brazil and both co-hosts, Mexico and the United States, are out, along with Germany and the Netherlands from the Round of 32. All eight results are below; the final group standings follow for reference.
| Date (ET) | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jul 4 – 1:00 PM | Canada vs Morocco | Morocco 3-0 |
| Sat, Jul 4 – 5:00 PM | Paraguay vs France | France 1-0 |
| Sun, Jul 5 – 4:00 PM | Brazil vs Norway | Norway 2-0 |
| Sun, Jul 5 – 8:00 PM | Mexico vs England | England 3-2 |
| Mon, Jul 6 – 3:00 PM | Portugal vs Spain | Spain 1-0 |
| Mon, Jul 6 – 8:00 PM | United States vs Belgium | Belgium 4-1 |
| Tue, Jul 7 – 12:00 PM | Argentina vs Egypt | Argentina 3-2 |
| Tue, Jul 7 – 4:00 PM | Switzerland vs Colombia | Switzerland 0-0 (4-3 pen) |
See the full Round of 16 bracket for the complete path to the final.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Group Standings
Group A
| Pos | Team | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇲🇽 Mexico | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | +6 | 9 |
| 2 | 🇿🇦 South Africa | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 4 |
| 3 | 🇰🇷 South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 | 🇨🇿 Czechia | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 1 |
Status: Mexico won Group A with a perfect 9 points after a 3-0 win over Czechia. South Africa produced a shock, beating South Korea 1-0 to take second and qualify. South Korea finished third on 3 points but missed out on the best third-place places. Czechia were eliminated.
Group B
| Pos | Team | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇨🇭 Switzerland | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | +4 | 7 |
| 2 | 🇨🇦 Canada | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | +5 | 4 |
| 3 | 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 4 |
| 4 | 🇶🇦 Qatar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10 | -8 | 1 |
Status: Switzerland won Group B, beating Canada 2-1 to finish top on 7 points. Canada qualified in second on goal difference (+5), ahead of Bosnia and Herzegovina, who reached the Round of 32 as one of the eight best third-placed teams. Qatar were eliminated.
Group C
| Pos | Team | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇧🇷 Brazil | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | +6 | 7 |
| 2 | 🇲🇦 Morocco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | +3 | 7 |
| 3 | 🏴 Scotland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 3 |
| 4 | 🇭🇹 Haiti | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 0 |
Status: Brazil won Group C on 7 points, edging Morocco (also 7) on goal difference. Both went through. Scotland finished third on 3 points and missed out on the best third-place places. Haiti were eliminated.
Group D
| Pos | Team | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇺🇸 United States | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | +4 | 6 |
| 2 | 🇦🇺 Australia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 | 🇵🇾 Paraguay | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 4 |
| 4 | 🇹🇷 Turkey | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 3 |
Status: The United States won Group D on 6 points despite a shock 3-2 loss to Turkey on the final day. Australia qualified in second on 4 points after a goalless draw with Paraguay. Paraguay also finished on 4 and advanced as one of the eight best third-placed teams. Turkey were eliminated.
Group E
| Pos | Team | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇩🇪 Germany | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 4 | +6 | 6 |
| 2 | 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 6 |
| 3 | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | 🇨🇼 Curaçao | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | -8 | 1 |
Status: Germany won Group E on 6 points despite a shock 2-1 loss to Ecuador, finishing top of Ivory Coast (also 6) on their head-to-head win. Both went through from the group, but Germany were then knocked out by Paraguay on penalties in the Round of 32. Ecuador took third on 4 points and advanced as one of the eight best third-placed teams. Curaçao were eliminated.
Group F
| Pos | Team | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 4 | +6 | 7 |
| 2 | 🇯🇵 Japan | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 | +4 | 5 |
| 3 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | 🇹🇳 Tunisia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 12 | -10 | 0 |
Status: Netherlands won Group F on 7 points, and Japan qualified in second on 5 points. Both went through from the group, but the Netherlands were then eliminated by Morocco on penalties in the Round of 32. Sweden finished third on 4 points and advanced as one of the eight best third-placed teams. Tunisia were eliminated.
Group G
| Pos | Team | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 5 |
| 2 | 🇪🇬 Egypt | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 5 |
| 3 | 🇮🇷 Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 | 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 1 |
Status: Belgium won Group G on goal difference over Egypt (both 5 points) after their head-to-head draw. Both qualified. Iran finished third on 3 points but narrowly missed out on the best third-place places. New Zealand were eliminated.
Group H
| Pos | Team | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇪🇸 Spain | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | +5 | 7 |
| 2 | 🇨🇻 Cape Verde | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | 🇺🇾 Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 2 |
| 4 | 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 2 |
Status: Spain won Group H on 7 points. Debutants Cape Verde produced a fairytale, qualifying in second after drawing all three games to finish on 3 points. Uruguay finished third on 2 points and were eliminated, along with Saudi Arabia.
Group I
| Pos | Team | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇫🇷 France | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | +8 | 9 |
| 2 | 🇳🇴 Norway | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7 | +1 | 6 |
| 3 | 🇸🇳 Senegal | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6 | +2 | 3 |
| 4 | 🇮🇶 Iraq | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 12 | -11 | 0 |
Status: France won Group I with a perfect 9 points, and Norway qualified in second on 6 points. Senegal’s 5-0 win over Iraq lifted them to third on 3 points (+2) and into the eight best third-placed teams. Iraq were eliminated.
Group J
| Pos | Team | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | +7 | 9 |
| 2 | 🇦🇹 Austria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 | 🇩🇿 Algeria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 4 |
| 4 | 🇯🇴 Jordan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 0 |
Status: Argentina won Group J with a perfect 9 points. Austria qualified in second on 4 points, ahead of Algeria on goal difference after their 3-3 draw. Algeria finished third on 4 points and advanced as one of the eight best third-placed teams. Jordan were eliminated.
Group K
| Pos | Team | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇨🇴 Colombia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 7 |
| 2 | 🇵🇹 Portugal | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | +5 | 5 |
| 3 | 🇨🇩 DR Congo | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 4 |
| 4 | 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 | -9 | 0 |
Status: Colombia won Group K on 7 points, and Portugal qualified in second on 5 points. DR Congo’s 3-1 win over Uzbekistan lifted them to third on 4 points (+1) and to the top of the eight best third-placed teams. Uzbekistan were eliminated.
Group L
| Pos | Team | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🏴 England | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | +2 | 7 |
| 2 | 🇭🇷 Croatia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| 3 | 🇬🇭 Ghana | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | 🇵🇦 Panama | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 0 |
Status: England won Group L on 7 points, and Croatia qualified in second on 6 points after beating Ghana 2-1. Ghana finished third on 4 points and advanced as one of the eight best third-placed teams. Panama were eliminated.
World Cup 2026 Best Third-Place Team Standings
The 2026 format handed the eight best third-place finishers across the 12 groups a place in the Round of 32. The final ranking below shows the eight teams that advanced (the top eight rows); the bottom four were eliminated.
| Rank | Group | Team | GP | Pts | GD | GF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | K | 🇨🇩 DR Congo | 3 | 4 | +1 | 4 |
| 2 | F | 🇸🇪 Sweden | 3 | 4 | 0 | 7 |
| 3 | E | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 4 | L | 🇬🇭 Ghana | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 5 | B | 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3 | 4 | -1 | 5 |
| 6 | J | 🇩🇿 Algeria | 3 | 4 | -2 | 5 |
| 7 | D | 🇵🇾 Paraguay | 3 | 4 | -2 | 2 |
| 8 | I | 🇸🇳 Senegal | 3 | 3 | +2 | 8 |
| 9 | G | 🇮🇷 Iran | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 10 | A | 🇰🇷 South Korea | 3 | 3 | -1 | 2 |
| 11 | C | 🏴 Scotland | 3 | 3 | -3 | 1 |
| 12 | H | 🇺🇾 Uruguay | 3 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
Qualified (top 8): DR Congo, Sweden, Ecuador, Ghana, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Algeria, Paraguay, and Senegal reached the Round of 32.
Third-place teams are ranked by points, then goal difference, goals scored, the team conduct score (yellow and red cards), and finally FIFA World Ranking. There is no drawing of lots at the 2026 World Cup.
How the 2026 World Cup Format Works
FIFA expanded the field from 32 to 48 teams, split into 12 groups of four. Each team plays 3 group games, earning 3 points for a win and 1 for a draw. The top two from every group (24 teams) plus the 8 best third-place finishers make up the 32-team Round of 32.
The tournament runs 104 matches over 39 days across 16 stadiums in three countries—40 more games than the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The knockout path then runs from the brand-new Round of 32 through the Round of 16, quarterfinals, and semifinals to the final on July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
World Cup 2026 Tiebreaker Rules
FIFA changed the tiebreakers for 2026. For the first time, head-to-head results come before overall goal difference, and the drawing of lots has been removed. Here is the order from Article 13 of the FIFA World Cup 26 Regulations for teams level on points:
- Head-to-head points in the matches between the tied teams.
- Head-to-head goal difference between the tied teams.
- Head-to-head goals scored between the tied teams.
- Overall goal difference across all group matches.
- Overall goals scored in the group stage.
- Team conduct score based on yellow and red cards (yellow −1, second yellow −3, direct red −4, yellow + direct red −5).
- FIFA World Ranking—the higher-ranked team advances. This replaces the old drawing of lots.
Goal difference led every World Cup tiebreaker from 1970 to 2022, but it now sits behind the head-to-head criteria, the same model UEFA uses at the European Championship.
2026 World Cup Knockout Stage Bracket
The group stage is complete. All 32 qualified teams are now in the single-elimination knockout rounds.
Round of 32 (June 28–July 3): complete — 16 teams advanced to the Round of 16. This round is new to the World Cup.
Round of 16 (July 4–7): complete. 8 teams advanced to the quarterfinals.
Quarterfinals (July 9–12): complete. France, Spain, England, and Argentina advanced to the semifinals.
Semifinals (July 14–15): complete. Spain beat France 2-0 and Argentina beat England 2-1.
Third-Place Match (July 18): England beat France 6-4 in Miami Gardens to take bronze.
Final (July 19): Spain vs Argentina at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey. The winner lifts the FIFA World Cup trophy.
Only the final remains (listed near the top of this page); the champion is decided on July 19.
World Cup 2026 Standings FAQ
How many teams qualify from each group in the 2026 World Cup?
Two teams qualify automatically from every group: the winner and the runner-up. The eight best third-placed teams across all 12 groups also advance, for a total of 32 teams in the Round of 32.
Who is in the 2026 World Cup final?
Spain and Argentina. Spain beat France 2-0 and Argentina beat England 2-1 in the semifinals. The final is on July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Who finished third at the 2026 World Cup?
England took third place, beating France 6-4 in the third-place playoff in Miami Gardens on July 18, 2026. France finished fourth.
How are the best third-placed teams ranked?
The 12 third-placed teams are compared by points, then goal difference, then goals scored, then fair-play record, then FIFA World Ranking. Only the top eight reach the Round of 32. At the 2026 World Cup, DR Congo, Sweden, Ecuador, Ghana, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Algeria, Paraguay, and Senegal took the eight spots.
What happens if teams are tied on points?
Head-to-head results decide it first: head-to-head points, then head-to-head goal difference, then head-to-head goals scored. If teams are still level, FIFA applies overall goal difference, overall goals scored, the fair-play record, and finally the FIFA World Ranking.
When is the 2026 World Cup final?
The final is on July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, between Spain and Argentina. England beat France 6-4 in the third-place match on July 18.
What is goal difference?
Goal difference is total goals scored minus goals conceded across the group stage. A team that scores 5 and concedes 2 has a goal difference of +3. In 2026 it is applied after the head-to-head criteria for teams level on points.
Are away goals used in the 2026 World Cup?
No. Every match is played at a neutral venue, so there are no away goals at any stage of the tournament.
Where are the 2026 World Cup standings updated?
This page brings together the final group tables, the best third-placed ranking, and the knockout bracket from the Round of 16 to the final, and it updates after every match.
The 2026 World Cup has reached its final. Spain face Argentina on July 19 at MetLife Stadium to decide the champion, after England took bronze with a 6-4 win over France in the third-place playoff. Bookmark this page for the final result and the complete standings, from the group tables to the trophy.
Note: Standings and knockout results update after every completed match. Results are unofficial until confirmed by FIFA.
Last Updated: July 18, 2026