World Cup 2026 Group Stage Table
All 12 groups · 48 teams · Points, wins, draws, losses, goals for & against
| # | Team | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| # | Team | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| # | Team | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| # | Team | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| # | Team | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| # | Team | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| # | Team | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| # | Team | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
World Cup 2026 Standings — FAQs
What are the current 2026 World Cup group standings?
Standings update in real time as group stage results come in. The standings hub and Group Stage Table show all 12 groups with points, wins, draws, losses, goals for/against, goal difference, and a visual progress bar.
How are group standings calculated in the 2026 World Cup?
Teams earn 3 points for a win, 1 for a draw, 0 for a loss. Rankings within a group use tiebreakers in this order: head-to-head points, head-to-head goal difference, head-to-head goals scored, overall goal difference, overall goals scored, FIFA Fair Play, FIFA world ranking.
What is the tiebreaker if two teams are level on points?
Order: (1) head-to-head points, (2) head-to-head goal difference, (3) head-to-head goals scored, (4) overall goal difference, (5) overall goals scored, (6) FIFA Fair Play (fewer yellow/red cards), (7) FIFA world ranking.
How many teams from each group advance to the knockout stage?
The top two from each of the 12 groups advance automatically (24 teams). The 8 best third-place finishers across all 12 groups also advance, for 32 total qualifiers.
What does goal difference mean in World Cup standings?
Goal difference (GD) is goals scored minus goals conceded across all group games. A higher GD is better and is the first tiebreaker used after points in overall group comparisons.
Which group is considered the Group of Death in 2026?
The 'Group of Death' is determined after the official draw. Groups containing multiple former champions or top-10 FIFA-ranked nations simultaneously earn this label from fans and media. Every cycle, 2–3 groups are identified as exceptionally competitive.
When are the final group stage standings determined?
Final standings are locked in after all Matchday 3 games conclude on June 27, 2026 — all groups play their final two games simultaneously on that day.
What happens to the 8 best third-place teams?
The 8 best third-place teams advance to the Round of 32. They are ranked using: (1) points, (2) goal difference, (3) goals scored, (4) FIFA Fair Play, (5) FIFA ranking.
How many points does a World Cup win give you?
A win earns 3 points. A draw earns 1 point per team. A loss earns 0.
Can a team advance with only 1 win in the group stage?
Possibly. A team with 1 win (3 points) can advance as one of the 8 best third-place teams if their goal difference is strong enough. Teams with 4+ points (1 win + 1 draw) have a much safer path to advancing.
Where can I see live World Cup 2026 standings?
The Standings page and Group Stage Table on this site update in real time as match data is ingested. Individual group pages also show the current table for each group.
How are the 8 best third-place teams ranked against each other?
All 12 third-place records are compared using: (1) total points, (2) goal difference, (3) goals scored, (4) FIFA Fair Play (fewer red/yellow cards), (5) FIFA world ranking. The top 8 advance.