The FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage action culminated on June 28, 2026, with several crucial encounters shaping the knockout phase picture. On June 28, Argentina secured the top spot in Group J with a commanding 3-1 victory over Jordan, while the 3-3 draw between Algeria and Austria solidified Austria's second-place finish in the same group. England also finished atop Group L after a 2-0 win against Panama, and Croatia advanced with a narrow 2-1 triumph over Ghana. In Group K, Colombia and Portugal played out a 0-0 draw, while Congo DR defeated Uzbekistan 3-1. Action on June 27 saw Spain seal their pole position in Group H with a 1-0 win over Uruguay, and France dominate Group I with a convincing 4-1 victory over Norway. Belgium defeated New Zealand 5-1, and Egypt drew 1-1 with Iran in Group G. Cape Verde Islands and Saudi Arabia played to a 0-0 draw in Group H, and Senegal thrashed Iraq 5-0 in Group I. FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule Today (June 29): Timings in IST, Venues, Groups.
With all group matches now concluded, the focus shifts to the Round of 32, with many familiar faces leading their respective groups and some unexpected qualifiers making their mark. Here's a look at the final standings across all twelve groups:
Group A Standings
| Position |
Team |
Played |
Won |
Draw |
Lost |
Goal Difference |
Points |
| 1 |
Mexico |
3 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
9 |
| 2 |
South Africa |
3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
-1 |
4 |
| 3 |
South Korea |
3 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
-1 |
3 |
| 4 |
Czechia |
3 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
-4 |
1 |
Group B Standings
| Position |
Team |
Played |
Won |
Draw |
Lost |
Goal Difference |
Points |
| 1 |
Switzerland |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
7 |
| 2 |
Canada |
3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
5 |
4 |
| 3 |
Bosnia-Herzegovina |
3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
-1 |
4 |
| 4 |
Qatar |
3 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
-8 |
1 |
Group C Standings
| Position |
Team |
Played |
Won |
Draw |
Lost |
Goal Difference |
Points |
| 1 |
Brazil |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
6 |
7 |
| 2 |
Morocco |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
7 |
| 3 |
Scotland |
3 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
-3 |
3 |
| 4 |
Haiti |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
-6 |
0 |
Group D Standings
| Position |
Team |
Played |
Won |
Draw |
Lost |
Goal Difference |
Points |
| 1 |
United States |
3 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
4 |
6 |
| 2 |
Australia |
3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
| 3 |
Paraguay |
3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
-2 |
4 |
| 4 |
Turkey |
3 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
-2 |
3 |
Group E Standings
| Position |
Team |
Played |
Won |
Draw |
Lost |
Goal Difference |
Points |
| 1 |
Germany |
3 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
6 |
6 |
| 2 |
Ivory Coast |
3 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
6 |
| 3 |
Ecuador |
3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
| 4 |
Curaçao |
3 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
-8 |
1 |
Group F Standings
| Position |
Team |
Played |
Won |
Draw |
Lost |
Goal Difference |
Points |
| 1 |
Netherlands |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
6 |
7 |
| 2 |
Japan |
3 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
5 |
| 3 |
Sweden |
3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
| 4 |
Tunisia |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
-10 |
0 |
Group G Standings
| Position |
Team |
Played |
Won |
Draw |
Lost |
Goal Difference |
Points |
| 1 |
Belgium |
3 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
4 |
5 |
| 2 |
Egypt |
3 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
5 |
| 3 |
Iran |
3 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| 4 |
New Zealand |
3 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
-6 |
1 |
Group H Standings
| Position |
Team |
Played |
Won |
Draw |
Lost |
Goal Difference |
Points |
| 1 |
Spain |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
5 |
7 |
| 2 |
Cape Verde Islands |
3 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| 3 |
Uruguay |
3 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
-1 |
2 |
| 4 |
Saudi Arabia |
3 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
-4 |
2 |
Group I Standings
| Position |
Team |
Played |
Won |
Draw |
Lost |
Goal Difference |
Points |
| 1 |
France |
3 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
9 |
| 2 |
Norway |
3 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
6 |
| 3 |
Senegal |
3 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
| 4 |
Iraq |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
-11 |
0 |
Group J Standings
| Position |
Team |
Played |
Won |
Draw |
Lost |
Goal Difference |
Points |
| 1 |
Argentina |
3 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
9 |
| 2 |
Austria |
3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
| 3 |
Algeria |
3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
-2 |
4 |
| 4 |
Jordan |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
-5 |
0 |
Group K Standings
| Position |
Team |
Played |
Won |
Draw |
Lost |
Goal Difference |
Points |
| 1 |
Colombia |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
7 |
| 2 |
Portugal |
3 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
| 3 |
Congo DR |
3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
| 4 |
Uzbekistan |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
-9 |
0 |
Group L Standings
| Position |
Team |
Played |
Won |
Draw |
Lost |
Goal Difference |
Points |
| 1 |
England |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
7 |
| 2 |
Croatia |
3 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
6 |
| 3 |
Ghana |
3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
| 4 |
Panama |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
-4 |
0 |
With the group stage now complete, the qualified teams will prepare for the high-stakes knockout rounds, where every match is a do-or-die affair. Fans can anticipate more thrilling football as the tournament progresses towards crowning the next FIFA World Cup champion.
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