Group standings
All 12 groups in the World Cup 2026 group stage. The top two of each group qualify automatically; the eight best third-placed teams complete the Round of 32.
- 12
- Groups
- 24
- Auto-qualify
- 8
- Best thirds
How qualification works
With 48 teams in 12 groups, the Round of 32 needs more than the 24 group winners and runners-up. The 8 best third-placed teams across all groups also advance — ranked by points, then goal difference, then goals scored.
Reading the tables
- Top 2 — qualify automatically
- 3rd place — in best-thirds race
AGroup A
Top 2 qualify| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mexico | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 2 |  South Korea | 1 | 1 |
Track every game as the group stage unfolds.
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