2026 FIFA World Cup Standings: Group Points Tables After Final Rounds

The expanded FIFA World Cup 2026 is delivering unprecedented drama! For the first time in history, 48 teams are battling it out across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Divided into 12 groups of four, the stakes have never been higher. The top two teams from each group advance directly to the brand-new Round of 32, where they will be joined by the eight best third-placed teams. Every single goal, yellow card, and point matters.

Here, we present the final points table for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

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Group A

Mexico have completely dominated Group A on home soil, securing a perfect record to lead the pack into the knockouts. Meanwhile, South Africa created history by first time qualifying for the WC knockout stages.

Group B

Switzerland clinched the top spot of Group B, while co-hosts Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina also advanced to the Round of 32.

Group C

In Group C, Brazil and Morocco finished level on points, showcasing high-intensity football to lock down the automatic qualification spots.

Group D

The USMNT held their nerve to top Group D in front of buzzing home crowds, safely routing themselves into the round of 32. Australia finished in second position, while the third-placed Paraguay also earned a Round of 32 place.

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Group E

Germany’s lethal attack helped them secure Group E, narrowly staying ahead of a fiercely competitive Ivory Coast side. Meanwhile, Ecuador snatched the Round of 32 place after a stunning win against Germany in the last round.

Group F

The Netherlands played beautiful expansive football to dominate Group F, followed closely by a resilient Japanese squad. In the meantime, the third-placed Sweden also booked their place for the Round of 32.

Group G

Belgium and Egypt both finished Group G with five points each to secure their places for the brand new WC knockout stage.

Group H

Despite starting the tournament with a shocking frustrating draw against the tournament debutant Cape Verde, Spain have flexed its tactical muscles to control Group H without conceding a single goal so far. Meanwhile, Cape Verde have stunned the world football by qualifying for the Round of 32 in their first-ever WC appearance.

Group I

Starting the tournament with perfect winning records after the first two rounds, Group I teams France and Norway faced each other, where France crushed Norway to secure the top place. In the meantime, Senegal have advanced to the Round of 32 as among the top eight third-placed teams.

Group J

The reigning champions Argentina have looked imperious, finishing with three out of three victories in Group J. With the thrilling finish in their last round encounter, Algeria and Austria both qualified for the next round.

Group K

Although Colombia and Portugal both finished Group K unbeaten, clinical Colombia finished on top of the group, putting Portugal in second place. DR Congo, meanwhile, finished in the third place to secure their spot for the Round of 32.

Group L

While England finished as Group L champions, Croatia and Ghana also secured their places for the Round of 32.

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