FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage Standings

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the biggest edition in the tournament's history. It is the first to feature 48 nations, the first hosted across three countries (the United States, Mexico, and Canada), and the first World Cup held in the United States since 1994. The tournament began on June 11, 2026, and after a month of group-stage drama, shock eliminations, and record-breaking debutants, the tournament has narrowed down to its final four teams.

Group Stage Final Standings

Below is a complete look at every group's final standings, which teams advanced, which were eliminated and the full knockout round schedule.

Group A

Pos	Team	W	D	L	GD	GF	Pts
1	Mexico*	3	0	0	6	6	9
2	South Africa*	1	1	1	-1	2	4
3	South Korea	1	0	2	-1	2	3
4	Czechia	0	1	2	-4	2	1

Mexico topped the group with a perfect record, while South Africa advanced as runner-up.

Group B

Pos	Team	W	D	L	GD	GF	Pts
1	Switzerland*	2	1	0	4	7	7
2	Canada*	1	1	1	5	8	4
3	Bosnia & Herzegovina*	1	1	1	-1	5	4
4	Qatar	0	1	2	-8	2	1

Switzerland led the group with 7 points. Canada advanced despite a loss to Switzerland in the final group match.

Group C

Pos	Team	W	D	L	GD	GF	Pts
1	Brazil*	2	1	0	6	7	7
2	Morocco*	2	1	0	3	6	7
3	Scotland	1	0	2	-3	1	3
4	Haiti	0	0	3	-6	2	0

Brazil and Morocco both advanced with 7 points, Brazil topping the group on goal difference.

Group D

Pos	Team	W	T	L	GD	GF	Pts
1	USA*	2	0	1	4	8	6
2	Australia*	1	1	1	0	2	4

The USMNT topped Group D with 6 points. Australia advanced as runner-up.

Knockout Round and Semifinals

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached the semifinals with both matchups now set following the conclusion of the quarterfinals. Reigning champions Argentina will take on England in Atlanta, while France will face Spain in Dallas. The three tournament co-hosts were each knocked out in the Round of 16 after Canada lost to Morocco, Mexico fell to England and the USMNT was eliminated by Belgium.

Full List of Qualified Teams

A record eight Arab nations, four World Cup debutants, and seven former champions were among the 48 teams that qualified for North America. Below is the complete list, organized by the region each team qualified through.

Hosts (Automatic Qualifiers)

United States, Mexico, Canada

UEFA — Europe (16 teams)

Spain, France, England, Portugal, Germany, Belgium, Croatia, Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, Austria, Scotland, Sweden, Turkiye, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Italy did not qualify, missing a third consecutive World Cup after a playoff defeat.

CONMEBOL — South America (6 teams)

Argentina (defending champions), Brazil, Uruguay, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay

CAF — Africa (9 teams)

Morocco, Egypt, Senegal, Tunisia, Algeria, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Cape Verde (debut), South Africa

AFC — Asia (8 teams)

Iran, Japan, Korea Republic, Saudi Arabia, Jordan (debut), Uzbekistan (debut), Australia, Qatar, Iraq

CONCACAF — North & Central America, Caribbean

Panama, Curacao (debut), Haiti

OFC — Oceania (1 team)

New Zealand

Cape Verde, Curacao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan all reached their first-ever FIFA World Cup finals. Curacao, with a population of roughly 158,000, became the smallest nation ever to qualify. Iraq's qualifying campaign was the longest in history, spanning 21 matches over 28 months.