The FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage delivered another thrilling round of fixtures on June 26th and 27th, with several nations confirming their places in the knockout rounds and others fighting for survival. Dominant performances from European giants saw them assert control, while a few upsets kept fans on the edge of their seats. FIFA World Cup 2026 Becomes Highest Goal-Scoring Edition Ever to Eclipse Qatar 2022 Record.
France continued their formidable run, securing a resounding 4-1 victory over Norway at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, to remain perfect in Group I. This win ensured they topped their group with maximum points. Elsewhere in Group I, Senegal clinched a crucial 5-0 win against Iraq at Toronto Stadium, keeping their knockout hopes alive. Belgium also showcased their attacking prowess with a convincing 5-1 triumph over New Zealand at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada, pushing them to the top of Group G. However, Group G remains tight after Egypt and Iran played out a 1-1 draw in Seattle, United States.
Spain solidified their position atop Group H with a narrow 1-0 win against Uruguay at Guadalajara Stadium in Guadalajara, Mexico. The other Group H encounter saw Cape Verde Islands hold Saudi Arabia to a goalless 0-0 draw at Houston Stadium in Houston, United States, a result that significantly impacts the race for second place and third-place qualification.
In Group D, Turkey secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over co-hosts United States at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, United States, though the USA still leads the group. Paraguay and Australia battled to a 0-0 stalemate at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in Santa Clara, United States, leaving both teams with four points and in a tense battle for qualification.
Group F saw the Netherlands overcome Tunisia with a 3-1 scoreline at Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City, United States, while Japan and Sweden shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, United States. An unexpected result in Group E saw Ecuador defeat Germany 2-1 in the United States. Meanwhile, Ivory Coast secured a 2-0 win against Curaçao in the United States. Ecuador President Daniel Noboa Declares National Holiday Following National Football Team's Historic Victory Over Germany in FIFA World Cup 2026.
Here's a look at the updated FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Standings:
Group A Standings
| 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 Standings
| 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 Standings
| 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 Standings
| 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 Standings
| 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 Standings
| 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 Standings
| Position |
Team |
Played |
Won |
Draw |
Lost |
Goals For |
Goals Against |
Goal Difference |
Points |
| 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 |
Group H Standings
| Position |
Team |
Played |
Won |
Draw |
Lost |
Goals For |
Goals Against |
Goal Difference |
Points |
| 1 |
Spain |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
5 |
7 |
| 2 |
Cape Verde Islands |
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 |
Group I Standings
| Position |
Team |
Played |
Won |
Draw |
Lost |
Goals For |
Goals Against |
Goal Difference |
Points |
| 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 |
Group J Standings
| 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 Standings
| 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 Standings
| 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 now fully concluded and others hanging in the balance, the tension builds for the remaining fixtures and the highly anticipated Round of 32.
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