FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 GROUP STANDINGS AFTER THE SECOND ROUND OF MATCHES

Two matches played. One more to go.

The race for the Round of 32 is heating up, while a few teams are already packing their bags.

Here's how things stand:

GROUP A
Mexico - 6 Points (+3)
South Korea - 3 Points (0)
Czech Republic - 1 Point (-1)
South Africa - 1 Point (-2)
Mexico are already through, while South Korea, Czech Republic and South Africa still have something to fight for.


GROUP B
Canada - 4 Points (+6)
Switzerland - 4 Points (+3)
Bosnia and Herzegovina - 1 Point (-3)
Qatar - 1 Point (-6)
Canada and Switzerland have one foot in the Round of 32.


GROUP C
Brazil - 4 Points (+3)
Morocco - 4 Points (+1)
Scotland - 3 Points (0)
Haiti - 0 Points (-4)
One of the toughest groups. Brazil, Morocco and Scotland can all still qualify.


GROUP D
United States - 6 Points (+5)
Australia - 3 Points (0)
Paraguay - 3 Points (-2)
Turkey - 0 Points (-3)
The USA are through. Australia and Paraguay will battle for the second ticket.


GROUP E
Germany - 6 Points (+7)
Ivory Coast - 3 Points (0)
Ecuador - 1 Point (-1)
Curaçao - 1 Point (-6)
Germany have cruised through. Ivory Coast remain favourites for second place.


GROUP F
Netherlands - 4 Points (+4)
Japan - 4 Points (+4)
Sweden - 3 Points (0)
Tunisia - 0 Points (_8)
A fascinating group. Three teams still have a realistic chance of advancing.


GROUP G
Egypt - 4 Points (+2)
Iran - 2 Points (0)
Belgium - 2 Points (0)
New Zealand - 1 Point (-2)
Everything is still open here, but Egypt have put themselves in a strong position.


GROUP H
Spain - 4 Points (+4)
Uruguay - 2 Points (0)
Cape Verde - 2 Points (0)
Saudi Arabia - 1 Point (-4)
Spain are in control, but the second qualification spot remains wide open.


GROUP I
France - 6 Points (+5)
Norway - 6 Points (+4)
Senegal - 0 Points (-3)
Iraq - 0 Points (-6)
France and Norway are already through to the Round of 32.


GROUP J
Argentina - 6 Points (+5)
Austria - 3 Points (0)
Algeria - 3 Points (-2)
Jordan - 0 Points (-3)
Argentina have qualified. Austria and Algeria will fight for the remaining spot.


GROUP K
Colombia - 6 Points (+3)
Portugal - 4 Points (+5)
DR Congo - 1 Point (-1)
Uzbekistan - 0 Points (-7)
Colombia are through. Portugal are in a very strong position to join them.


GROUP L
England - 4 Points (+2)
Ghana - 4 Points (+1)
Croatia - 3 Points (-1)
Panama - 0 Points (-2)
This group is far from settled. England, Ghana and Croatia all remain in contention.


TEAMS THAT HAVE ALREADY QUALIFIED FOR THE ROUND OF 32
1. Mexico
2. United States
3. Germany
4. France
5. Norway
6. Argentina
7. Colombia
These seven nations have booked their places in the knockout stage with a game to spare.


KUDOS TO THE AFRICAN TEAMS

-Morocco are well placed in Group C.

-Ivory Coast remain second in Group E.

-Egypt currently lead Group G.

-Cape Verde are still in the hunt in Group H.

-Ghana are second in Group L.

-Algeria still have a chance in Group J.

Despite South Africa, Tunisia and Senegal facing difficult situations, African teams have shown plenty of fight and are still well represented heading into the final group matches.