🌍 The 2026 FIFA World Cup:World Cup 2026 Group Listings (A–L)

All 48 teams split into 12 groups of four. The top 2 teams in each group automatically qualify for the Round of 32, and an additional 8 best third-place teams also advance.(Sports Mole)

Group A

• Mexico
• South Korea
• South Africa
• Czech Republic
  Currently, Mexico leads with 6 points, South Korea has 3, and both Czech Republic and South Africa have 1 point each.(The Football Cafe)

Group B

• Canada
• Switzerland
• Bosnia & Herzegovina
• Qatar
  Canada and Switzerland sit on 4 points each, while Bosnia & Herzegovina and Qatar have 1 point apiece.(The Football Cafe)

Group C

• Brazil
• Morocco
• Scotland
• Haiti
  This group has been competitive; Brazil, Morocco, Scotland and Haiti are all fighting for top spots and potential best–third progression.(Sports Mole)

Group D

• United States
• Paraguay
• Australia
• Turkey
  The US has already put in strong results and looks well-placed to advance.(Wikipedia)

Group E

• Germany
• Ecuador
• Côte d’Ivoire
• Curacao
  Germany and Ecuador have been notable here, both scoring key group stage victories.(The Economic Times)

Group F

• Netherlands
• Japan
• Sweden
• Tunisia
  Netherlands and Japan both have 4 points, Sweden has 3, while Tunisia is still seeking a first point.(GoalRadar)

Group G

• Belgium
• Iran
• Egypt
• New Zealand
  Egypt’s Mohamed Salah helped secure a key win (3-1), currently putting Egypt near the top of this group.(Reuters)

Group H

• Spain
• Uruguay
• Saudi Arabia
• Cape Verde
  Spain leads this group with exciting performances. Cape Verde stunned Uruguay in an epic 2-2 draw.(Reuters)

Group I

• France
• Senegal
• Norway
• Iraq
  A heavyweight pool with France and Senegal among the strong teams looking to advance.(Sports Mole)

Group J

• Argentina
• Austria
• Algeria
• Jordan
  Argentina is a marquee favorite, but this group remains competitive.(Sports Mole)

Group K

• Portugal
• Colombia
• Uzbekistan
• DR Congo
  Portugal and Colombia are expected to be tough opponents here.(Sports Mole)

Group L

• England
• Croatia
• Panama
• Ghana
  England currently leads this group scene in many predictions, with Croatia close on their heels.(Sports Mole)

Group Stage Standings Snapshot (Some Current Results)

Here’s a snapshot of how some groups look so far (match days still ongoing): (The Football Cafe)

Group A

• 1 Mexico — 6 pts
• 2 South Korea — 3 pts
• 3 Czech Republic — 1 pt
• 4 South Africa — 1 pt

Group B

• 1 Canada — 4 pts
• 2 Switzerland — 4 pts
• 3 Bosnia & Herzegovina — 1 pt
• 4 Qatar — 1 pt

Group F

• 1 Netherlands — 4 pts
• 2 Japan — 4 pts
• 3 Sweden — 3 pts
• 4 Tunisia — 0 pts

(Other groups are still completing matchdays with standings evolving daily.)(The Football Cafe)

📍 How Third-Place Qualification Works

Because this World Cup expanded to 48 teams, not only the top two but also the 8 best third-placed teams across all groups will qualify for the Round of 32. Criteria include points, goal difference, goals scored, and disciplinary records if tied.(SB Nation)