The FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage witnessed another series of captivating clashes on June 26, shaping the knockout stage picture across various groups. Mexico showcased their dominance in Group A, sealing a perfect record with a commanding 3-0 victory over Czechia. South Africa's crucial 1-0 win against South Korea saw them advance as runners-up. Group C saw giants Brazil comfortably dispatch Scotland 3-0, maintaining their top spot, closely followed by Morocco who emphatically defeated Haiti 4-2. The Netherlands reaffirmed their authority in Group F with a convincing 3-1 triumph over Tunisia, while Switzerland secured their progression from Group B with a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Canada. Even with a 2-1 loss to Ecuador, Germany managed to hold onto the top spot in Group E as Ivory Coast also qualified after beating Curaçao 2-0. In Group D, Turkey pulled off a 3-2 upset against the United States, but it wasn't enough to change the qualification dynamics for the top two, as Paraguay and Australia played out a goalless draw, keeping them in contention. Japan also secured a vital point with a 1-1 draw against Sweden in Group F, putting them in a strong position for qualification. Neymar Breaks Down in Tears After Making Emotional Return For Brazil in FIFA World Cup 2026 Following 981-Day Absence.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Points Table Updated After June 26 Matches
Here's a look at how the groups stand after the latest round of fixtures:
Group A
| Position |
Team |
Played |
Won |
Draw |
Lost |
Goals For |
Goals Against |
Goal Difference |
Points |
| 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 |
Group B
| Position |
Team |
Played |
Won |
Draw |
Lost |
Goals For |
Goals Against |
Goal Difference |
Points |
| 1 |
Switzerland |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
7 |
3 |
4 |
7 |
| 2 |
Canada |
3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
8 |
3 |
5 |
4 |
| 3 |
Bosnia-Herzegovina |
3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
5 |
6 |
-1 |
4 |
| 4 |
Qatar |
3 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
10 |
-8 |
1 |
Group C
| Position |
Team |
Played |
Won |
Draw |
Lost |
Goals For |
Goals Against |
Goal Difference |
Points |
| 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 |
Group D
| Position |
Team |
Played |
Won |
Draw |
Lost |
Goals For |
Goals Against |
Goal Difference |
Points |
| 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 |
Group E
| Position |
Team |
Played |
Won |
Draw |
Lost |
Goals For |
Goals Against |
Goal Difference |
Points |
| 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 |
Group F
| Position |
Team |
Played |
Won |
Draw |
Lost |
Goals For |
Goals Against |
Goal Difference |
Points |
| 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 |
Group G
| Position |
Team |
Played |
Won |
Draw |
Lost |
Goals For |
Goals Against |
Goal Difference |
Points |
| 1 |
Egypt |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
4 |
| 2 |
Iran |
2 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
| 3 |
Belgium |
2 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
| 4 |
New Zealand |
2 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
5 |
-2 |
1 |
Group H
| Position |
Team |
Played |
Won |
Draw |
Lost |
Goals For |
Goals Against |
Goal Difference |
Points |
| 1 |
Spain |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
4 |
4 |
| 2 |
Uruguay |
2 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
0 |
2 |
| 3 |
Cape Verde Islands |
2 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
| 4 |
Saudi Arabia |
2 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
5 |
-4 |
1 |
Group I
| Position |
Team |
Played |
Won |
Draw |
Lost |
Goals For |
Goals Against |
Goal Difference |
Points |
| 1 |
France |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
1 |
5 |
6 |
| 2 |
Norway |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
3 |
4 |
6 |
| 3 |
Senegal |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
6 |
-3 |
0 |
| 4 |
Iraq |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
7 |
-6 |
0 |
Group J
| Position |
Team |
Played |
Won |
Draw |
Lost |
Goals For |
Goals Against |
Goal Difference |
Points |
| 1 |
Argentina |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
5 |
6 |
| 2 |
Austria |
2 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
| 3 |
Algeria |
2 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
4 |
-2 |
3 |
| 4 |
Jordan |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
5 |
-3 |
0 |
Group K
| Position |
Team |
Played |
Won |
Draw |
Lost |
Goals For |
Goals Against |
Goal Difference |
Points |
| 1 |
Colombia |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
1 |
3 |
6 |
| 2 |
Portugal |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
6 |
1 |
5 |
4 |
| 3 |
Congo DR |
2 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
-1 |
1 |
| 4 |
Uzbekistan |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
8 |
-7 |
0 |
Group L
| Position |
Team |
Played |
Won |
Draw |
Lost |
Goals For |
Goals Against |
Goal Difference |
Points |
| 1 |
England |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
4 |
| 2 |
Ghana |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
4 |
| 3 |
Croatia |
2 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
4 |
-1 |
3 |
| 4 |
Panama |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
-2 |
0 |
With several groups reaching their conclusion and others heading into their final matchdays, the FIFA World Cup 2026 is rapidly progressing towards the knockout stages. Fans can expect more thrilling encounters as teams vie for a spot in the next round of this prestigious tournament. The updated points table reflects the intense competition and the high stakes involved in every game.
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