The 2026 World Cup group stage is nearing its conclusion, and the Round of 32 image is coming into focus.
The high two groups from every of the 12 teams robotically advance to the knockout stage, joined by the event’s eight finest third-place finishers.
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Several teams have already wrapped up, with groups such because the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Germany and France securing their locations within the Round of 32. Others stay undecided, with computerized berths, first-place finishes and coveted third-place spots still on the road as the ultimate group-stage matches are performed.
Here’s the place each group stands heading into the ultimate matchday, together with who’s by way of, who’s eliminated and what every group must advance.
World Cup schedule | Group schedule, results
Group A
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W |
D |
L |
GD |
GF |
TCS |
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1 |
Mexico |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
6 |
-6 |
9 |
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2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
-1 |
2 |
-13 |
4 |
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3 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
-1 |
2 |
-4 |
3 |
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4 |
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0 |
1 |
2 |
-4 |
2 |
-2 |
1 |
Qualified: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea
Eliminated: Czechia
Mexico completed atop Group A with an ideal 9 factors and will return to Mexico City Stadium on Tuesday to face one of the event’s finest third-place groups from Groups C, E, F, H or I within the Round of 32.
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South Africa claimed second place with 4 factors and will tackle Canada within the Round of 32 on Sunday in Los Angeles.
South Korea completed third and will advance as one of the event’s eight finest third-place groups. Czechia finishes backside of the group and is eliminated.
Group B
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W |
D |
L |
GD |
GF |
TCS |
Pts |
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1 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
7 |
-3 |
7 |
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2 |
Canada |
1 |
1 |
1 |
5 |
8 |
-5 |
4 |
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3 |
Bosnia and Herzegovina |
1 |
1 |
1 |
-1 |
5 |
-10 |
4 |
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4 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
-8 |
2 |
-12 |
1 |
Qualified: Switzerland, Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Eliminated: Qatar
Switzerland gained Group B with a 2-0 victory over Canada, whereas Canada additionally superior to the Round of 32 because the runner-up.
The Swiss will stay in Vancouver for the knockout spherical, whereas Canada heads to Los Angeles to face Group A runner-up South Africa.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina additionally moved on after ending third with 4 factors following its 3-1 win over Qatar and will face the United States within the Round of 32.
Group C
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L |
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GF |
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Brazil |
2 |
1 |
0 |
6 |
7 |
-5 |
7 |
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2 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
-1 |
7 |
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3 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
-3 |
1 |
-5 |
3 |
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4 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
-6 |
2 |
-7 |
0 |
Qualified: Brazil, Morocco
Eliminated: Haiti
Brazil has gained Group C after beating Scotland and will head to Houston to play the Group F runner-up within the Round of 32 on Monday.
Morocco advances because the group runner-up primarily based on objective differential, whereas Scotland finishes third with three factors. Morocco will tackle the Group F winner in Guadalajara, additionally on Monday.
Scotland stays alive for the Round of 32, however its destiny will rely upon the place it lands among the many event’s eight finest third-place groups.
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Group D
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L |
GD |
GF |
TCS |
Pts |
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USA |
2 |
0 |
1 |
4 |
8 |
-5 |
6 |
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2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
-5 |
4 |
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3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
-2 |
2 |
-12 |
4 |
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4 |
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1 |
0 |
2 |
-2 |
3 |
-3 |
3 |
Qualified: USA, Australia
Eliminated: Türkiye
The United States completed atop Group D and will face Bosnia and Herzegovina within the Round of 32 on Wednesday in Santa Clara, California.
Australia claimed the group’s second computerized berth after enjoying Paraguay to a scoreless draw and will face the runner-up from Group G in Dallas.
Paraguay completed third with 4 factors and should wait to see if that is sufficient to qualify as one of the event’s eight finest third place groups
Bottom line: The U.S. faces Bosnia and Herzegovina, Australia takes on the Group G runner-up, and Paraguay is thru as a third-place qualifier.
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Group E
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D |
L |
GD |
GF |
TCS |
Pts |
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1 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
6 |
10 |
-1 |
6 |
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2 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
4 |
-4 |
6 |
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3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
-5 |
4 |
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4 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
-8 |
1 |
-7 |
1 |
Qualified: Germany, Ivory Coast
Eliminated: Curaçao
Germany had already clinched first place in Group E forward of Thursday’s matches and will face a third-place group within the Round of 32.
Ivory Coast’s 2-0 win over Curaçao secured second place and a spot within the knockout stage in opposition to the runner-up of Group G.
Ecuador’s 2-1 upset of Germany wasn’t sufficient to maneuver into the highest two, however Ecuador finishes third and will advance as one of the tourney’s finest third-place groups.
Curaçao finishes backside of the group with one level and is eliminated.
Group F
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GD |
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TCS |
Pts |
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1 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
6 |
10 |
-3 |
7 |
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2 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
7 |
-1 |
5 |
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3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
7 |
-5 |
4 |
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4 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
-10 |
2 |
-1 |
0 |
Qualified: Netherlands, Japan, Sweden
Eliminated: Tunisia
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The Netherlands clinched first place in Group F with a 3-1 win over Tunisia and will advance to the Round of 32 because the group winner.
Japan secured second place after a 1-1 draw with Sweden, doing sufficient to remain forward of Sweden within the race for the automated knockout berth.
Sweden finishes third and will now qualify as one of the event’s eight finest third-place groups. Tunisia finishes fourth and is eliminated.
Group G
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D |
L |
GD |
GF |
TCS |
Pts |
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1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
-3 |
4 |
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2 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
-2 |
2 |
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3 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
-7 |
2 |
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4 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
-2 |
3 |
-7 |
1 |
Qualified: None
Eliminated: None
Remaining matches
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Egypt vs. Iran (Friday, 11 p.m. ET, FS1)
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New Zealand vs. Belgium (Friday, 11 p.m. ET, Fox)
Egypt enters the ultimate matchday with first place in Group G inside attain. A win over Iran ensures each a spot within the Round of 32 and the group title.
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Belgium wants a win over New Zealand and an Egypt victory to ensure a spot within the knockout spherical, whereas Iran additionally wants a win and assist from Belgium. New Zealand should beat Belgium to remain alive.
Bottom line: Egypt can clinch the group with a win, whereas Belgium and Iran want victories to lock up a spot within the knockout spherical.
Group H
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D |
L |
GD |
GF |
TCS |
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1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
4 |
-1 |
4 |
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2 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
-2 |
2 |
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3 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
-3 |
2 |
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4 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
-4 |
1 |
-3 |
1 |
Qualified: None
Eliminated: None
Remaining matches
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Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia (Friday, 8 p.m. ET, FS1)
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Uruguay vs. Spain (Friday, 8 p.m. ET, Fox)
Spain enters the ultimate matchday in robust place and can clinch first place within the group with a win over Uruguay. A draw would additionally possible be sufficient.
Cape Verde and Uruguay are each in place to assert the second computerized berth. Cape Verde advances with a win and also can transfer on with a draw if Spain beats Uruguay. Uruguay advances with a win and might additionally undergo with a draw if Cape Verde fails to win.
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Saudi Arabia is alive however possible wants a victory over Cape Verde and assist elsewhere.
Bottom line: Spain is near wrapping up Group H, whereas Cape Verde and Uruguay are battling for the opposite computerized spot.
Group I
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3 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
10 |
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9 |
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2 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
8 |
-1 |
6 |
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3 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
8 |
-2 |
3 |
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4 |
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0 |
0 |
3 |
-11 |
1 |
-8 |
0 |
Qualified: France, Norway
Eliminated: Iraq
France secured first place in Group I with a victory over Norway, whereas Norway additionally superior to the Round of 32 because the runner-up.
Senegal stored its knockout hopes alive by routing Iraq to complete third with three factors. The Lions of Teranga now await the conclusion of the group stage to study whether or not they’ll advance as one of the event’s eight finest third-place groups. Iraq finishes backside of the group and is eliminated.
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Bottom line: France wins Group I, Norway advances as runner-up, and Senegal stays within the hunt for a Round of 32 berth.
Group J
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2 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
-2 |
6 |
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2 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
-3 |
3 |
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3 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
-2 |
2 |
-1 |
3 |
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4 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
-3 |
2 |
-1 |
0 |
Qualified: Argentina
Eliminated: Jordan
Remaining matches
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Jordan vs. Argentina (Saturday, 10 p.m. ET, Fox)
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Algeria vs. Austria (Saturday, 10 p.m. ET, FS1)
Argentina has already superior and secured first place in Group J and will face the Group J runners-up on July 3 in Miami.
Algeria and Austria will meet with second place on the road. The winner will advance, whereas a draw might go away each groups ready to see the place they stand among the many finest third-place finishers.
Bottom line: Argentina has gained the group, whereas Algeria and Austria face off for second place.
Group Okay
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2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
4 |
-3 |
6 |
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2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
5 |
6 |
-4 |
4 |
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3 |
Congo DR |
0 |
1 |
1 |
-1 |
1 |
-2 |
1 |
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4 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
-7 |
1 |
-2 |
1 |
Qualified: Colombia
Eliminated: None
Remaining matches
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Colombia vs. Portugal (Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET, Fox)
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DR Congo vs. Uzbekistan (Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET, FS1)
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Colombia sits atop Group Okay after beating DR Congo and has already reached the Round of 32. A win or draw in opposition to Portugal secures first place.
Portugal stays nicely positioned to advance and would clinch a spot within the Round of 32 with a draw in opposition to Colombia.
DR Congo and Uzbekistan are still alive, however each want a win of their head-to-head assembly and possible assist elsewhere to keep away from counting on a third-place berth.
Bottom line: Colombia and Portugal are in command, whereas DR Congo and Uzbekistan enter the ultimate matchday needing a end result to maintain their World Cup hopes alive.
Group L
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L |
GD |
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TCS |
Pts |
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1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
4 |
-1 |
4 |
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2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
-2 |
4 |
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3 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
-1 |
3 |
-1 |
3 |
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4 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
-2 |
0 |
-3 |
0 |
Qualified: None
Eliminated: Panama
Remaining matches
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Panama vs. England (Saturday, 5 p.m. ET, Fox)
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Croatia vs. Ghana (Saturday, 5 p.m. ET, FS1)
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The high two spots in Group L stays up for grabs heading into the ultimate matchday.
England enters the finale atop the standings on objective differential, however Ghana and Croatia are shut behind. England can safe the group with a win over Panama, whereas Ghana and Croatia will meet with a spot within the Round of 32 and doubtlessly first place on the road. Even the loser might stay alive within the race for one of the eight third-place berths.
Panama has been eliminated, however might still play spoiler in opposition to England.
Bottom line: England, Ghana and Croatia are all still within the hunt for first place, whereas Panama’s function is that of spoiler.
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How World Cup group stage ties are damaged
The high two groups in every group robotically advance to the Round of 32, together with the eight finest third-place groups. If groups end degree on factors, FIFA breaks ties utilizing the next standards:
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Head-to-head outcomes among the many tied groups:
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Overall group-stage efficiency:
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Team Conduct Score (yellow and purple playing cards)
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FIFA world rating, utilizing probably the most lately revealed FIFA Men’s World Ranking, if groups are still degree after the above standards.