World Cup 2026 group standings and who is closing in on the knockouts | OneFootball

The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup is under way and the group picture is taking shape. Standings reflect in-progress results.

According to NY Times, 48 teams are split into 12 groups of four, with each side playing the others once. The top two in every group reach the Round of 32, joined by the top eight third-place teams.

Mexico have sealed Group A after wins over South Africa and South Korea, and will face a third-place side from Groups C, E, F, H or I. South Korea are second and can qualify with a win or draw. South Africa and Czech Republic drew 1-1 and could still go through with final-match victories, with Czech Republic playing Mexico and South Africa facing South Korea.

Canada top Group B after a 6-0 against Qatar, the country’s first World Cup win, but Ismaël Koné will miss the rest with a serious leg injury. Canada and Switzerland have four points and are essentially through. Qatar face Bosnia and Herzegovina next, with the winner likely advancing and a draw likely eliminating both.

Scotland lead Group C after a 1-0 win over Haiti. It is their first World Cup in 28 years and first finals victory since 1990, leaving them well placed to reach the knockouts. Brazil drew 1-1 with Morocco, and either would be close to qualifying with one more win, while Haiti likely need a victory.

The United States opened with a 4-1 win over Paraguay and remain favourites in Group D.

Source: NY Times