Group Stage

Points Table

Updated 2 weeks ago

HOW TO READ THE TABLE

STANDINGS LEGEND &
QUALIFICATION RULES

Understand how teams are ranked and what each statistic means.

Qualified

Teams in the top two of their group — through to the Round of 32.

Qualification Playoff

Third-placed teams still in contention — the eight best thirds advance.

Eliminated

Bottom of the group and unable to reach the knockout rounds.

PosPosition in the group
PPlayed — matches
WWon
DDrawn
LLost
GFGoals For
GAGoals Against
GDGoal Difference
PtsPoints — 3 win · 1 draw

Win

Team won the match

Draw

Match ended level

Loss

Team lost the match

Not Played

Match not yet played

1

Points

3 for a win, 1 for a draw

2

Goal Difference

Goals for minus against

3

Goals Scored

Greater number of goals for

4

Head-to-Head Record

Result between tied teams

5

Fair Play Record

Fewest disciplinary points

6

FIFA Tiebreak Procedures

Drawing of lots by FIFA

Reaching the Round of 32: With 48 teams in 12 groups, the top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance — 32 nations into the knockout stage.

FIFA World Cup 2026

Knockout Bracket.

Updated 2 weeks ago

Third Place Play-off
France
England
Third Place
M103Jul 18Hard Rock StadiumMiami
France
Argentina