FIFA World Cup 2026 Points Table: Mexico, Canada, England Surge, Argentina and Germany Dominate Early
The FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage is heating up with Mexico, Canada, England, Argentina, and Germany establishing early dominance after recent victories, shaping the current standings across various groups.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage has seen several dramatic shifts and solidifications in the points tables following the latest round of matches on June 18th and 19th, 2026. Mexico cemented their lead in Group A with a crucial 1-0 win against South Korea, extending their perfect record. Meanwhile, Canada's emphatic 6-0 demolition of Qatar propelled them to the top of Group B, while Switzerland also made a strong statement with a 4-1 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina. In Group L, England started their campaign with a decisive 4-2 win against Croatia, and Colombia topped Group K after a 3-1 triumph over Uzbekistan. Elye Wahi Barred From Entering Canada For Ivory Coast vs Germany FIFA World Cup 2026 Game Amid Match-Fixing Investigation.
Here’s a look at how the teams stand across all twelve groups:
Group A Standings
Mexico continues its strong run, sitting comfortably at the top after securing maximum points from their two outings. South Korea holds the second spot, while Czechia and South Africa shared points in a 1-1 draw, leaving them tied at the bottom with one point each.
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Draw | Lost | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 2 | South Korea | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | Czechia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| 4 | South Africa | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 |
Group B Standings
Canada's explosive 6-0 victory over Qatar puts them at the top of Group B on goal difference, level on points with Switzerland who also had a dominant 4-1 win against Bosnia-Herzegovina. Both Bosnia-Herzegovina and Qatar are yet to register a win.
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Draw | Lost | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 4 |
| 2 | Switzerland | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| 3 | Bosnia-Herzegovina | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 1 |
| 4 | Qatar | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -6 | 1 |
Group C Standings
Scotland leads Group C after their opening match, with Morocco and Brazil sharing a point each from their first fixture. Haiti currently sits at the bottom.
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Draw | Lost | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scotland | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | Morocco | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Brazil | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Haiti | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
Group D Standings
Both the United States and Australia started their World Cup campaigns with decisive wins, placing them at the top of Group D. Turkey and Paraguay will be looking for their first points in upcoming matches.
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Draw | Lost | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 | Australia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 3 | Turkey | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 4 | Paraguay | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
Group E Standings
Germany showcased an explosive start with a 7-1 thrashing, taking the top spot in Group E on goal difference. Ivory Coast also secured an important win, while Ecuador and Curaçao are yet to open their accounts.
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Draw | Lost | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| 2 | Ivory Coast | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | Ecuador | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 4 | Curaçao | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -6 | 0 |
Group F Standings
Sweden leads Group F after a strong opening win. Japan and Netherlands shared points in their first encounter, while Tunisia aims to bounce back from an initial defeat.
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Draw | Lost | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweden | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| 2 | Japan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Netherlands | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Tunisia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -4 | 0 |
Group G Standings
Group G is tightly contested, with all four teams – New Zealand, Iran, Belgium, and Egypt – sitting on one point after drawing their opening matches. It promises to be an exciting group to watch.
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Draw | Lost | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Zealand | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Iran | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Belgium | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Egypt | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Group H Standings
Similar to Group G, all four teams in Group H – Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, Spain, and Cape Verde Islands – are level on points after drawing their initial fixtures. Spain and Cape Verde Islands registered goalless draws.
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Draw | Lost | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uruguay | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Saudi Arabia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Spain | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Cape Verde Islands | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Group I Standings
Norway and France have established themselves at the top of Group I after securing wins in their opening matches, with Norway leading on goal difference after a 4-1 win over Iraq. Senegal and Iraq currently occupy the bottom two spots.
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Draw | Lost | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norway | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 | France | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 3 | Senegal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 4 | Iraq | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
Group J Standings
Argentina started their World Cup defense strongly with a 3-0 win over Algeria, putting them at the top of Group J. Austria also secured a vital 3-1 victory against Jordan. Both Jordan and Algeria will be looking to make amends in their next games.
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Draw | Lost | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 | Austria | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 3 | Jordan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 4 | Algeria | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 0 |
Group K Standings
Colombia leads Group K following their 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan. Portugal and Congo DR are tied in second place after their 1-1 draw, setting up an intriguing battle for qualification spots.
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Draw | Lost | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colombia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 2 | Congo DR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Portugal | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Uzbekistan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
Group L Standings
England kicked off their campaign with a 4-2 win against Croatia, securing the top spot in Group L. Ghana also started strong with a 1-0 victory over Panama. Croatia and Panama will need to regroup quickly to stay in contention.
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Draw | Lost | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 2 | Ghana | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | Panama | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 4 | Croatia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
As the FIFA World Cup 2026 progresses, the group stage promises more thrilling encounters and dramatic shifts in the standings. Fans eagerly await to see which teams will secure their spots in the knockout rounds.
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