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France and Spain are into the semifinals
France beat Morocco 2-0 and Spain beat Belgium 2-1 to confirm Match 101. England beat Norway 2-1 and Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 after extra time to confirm Match 102.
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World Cup 2026 Standings: Semifinal Teams and Final Tables
Check the World Cup 2026 tournament status from the final group tables into the current knockout field. France and Spain meet on July 14 in Match 101, and England vs Argentina follows in Match 102.
Updated: July 14, 2026
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Tournament Status
Who is still alive in World Cup 2026?
The standings page now works as the bridge from final group tables into the knockout status picture. The teams still alive are listed first; the final group tables remain below as the full record.
Final tables
All 12 group tables are final
The group stage is complete. Use the tables below for points, goal difference and final order, then follow the knockout status links for what changed next.
Jump to final tablesEliminations
Major teams are already out
The United States, Brazil, Portugal, Mexico and Colombia are among the latest high-search eliminations from the knockout bracket.
See exitsSemifinal paths
The final-four lanes are fixed
Match 101 is France vs Spain. Match 102 is England vs Argentina after Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 after extra time.
See pathsTeams Still Alive
World Cup 2026 quarterfinal teams
These eight teams are still in the tournament. Use this section for team status first, then open the match hub for kickoff time, lineups, live status and the next opponent path.
Semifinal
France
France beat Morocco 2-0 in Match 97 and now face Spain in Match 101.
Eliminated
Morocco
Morocco's run ended with a 2-0 quarterfinal defeat to France after a tight knockout route.
Semifinal
Spain
Spain beat Belgium 2-1 in Match 98 and now face France in Match 101.
Eliminated
Belgium
Belgium's run ended with a 2-1 quarterfinal defeat to Spain after eliminating the United States.
Eliminated
Norway
Norway's run ended with a 2-1 extra-time quarterfinal defeat to England after eliminating Brazil.
Semifinal
England
England beat Norway 2-1 after extra time and now face Argentina in Match 102.
Semifinal
Argentina
Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 after extra time in Match 100 and now face England in Match 102.
Eliminated
Switzerland
Switzerland's run ended with a 3-1 extra-time quarterfinal defeat to Argentina after advancing past Colombia on penalties.
Recent Eliminations
Big teams already out of World Cup 2026
This section answers the current knockout-status searches: which major teams are out, who eliminated them and which result page explains the exit.
Eliminated
United States eliminated by Belgium
The host-nation run ended with Belgium's 4-1 win in Match 94.
Eliminated
Brazil eliminated by Norway
Norway's 2-1 win over Brazil turned Match 91 into one of the biggest knockout exits.
Eliminated
Portugal eliminated by Spain
Spain's 1-0 win in Match 93 ended Portugal's route and set up Spain vs Belgium.
Eliminated
Mexico eliminated by England
England's 3-2 win ended Mexico's host run and sent England into Match 99.
Eliminated
Colombia eliminated on penalties
Switzerland advanced 4-3 on penalties after a 0-0 match, completing Argentina vs Switzerland.
Semifinal Path
How the quarterfinal teams feed the final four
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Group C
Brazil first, Morocco second on goal difference
Brazil and Morocco both reached seven points, but Brazil's goal difference decided first place before the Japan knockout tie.
Open Group C tableGroup D
USA first, Paraguay survive from third
The United States won the group, Australia took second on goal difference, and Paraguay's four points became a knockout route.
Open Group D tableGroup E
Germany top Group E, then exit in Round of 32
Germany won the group on goal difference, but the table route ended quickly when Paraguay advanced past them on penalties.
Open Group E tableGroup F
Netherlands first, Japan second
The Netherlands won the group, Japan finished second unbeaten, and Sweden reached the knockouts from third.
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Argentina 3-1 Switzerland, Norway 1-2 England, Spain 2-1 Belgium, France 2-0 Morocco are the latest results moving points and goal difference.
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Use the explainers when points, goal difference, head-to-head order or third-place qualification helps explain how the current knockout field was built.
All 12 Groups
Final Group Tables
Jump into any group table for points, goal difference, final order, team links and the knockout route that followed.
Group A
World Cup 2026 Group A Table
6 matches played
Group A is complete: Mexico beat Czechia 3-0 to win the group on nine points, while South Africa beat Korea Republic 1-0 to finish second on four.
Qualification lineMexico win Group A on nine points after beating Czechia 3-0. South Africa finish second on four points after beating Korea Republic 1-0, while Korea Republic finish third on three and Czechia fourth on one.
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | P3 | W3 | D0 | L0 | GD+6 | PTS9 |
| South Africa | P3 | W1 | D1 | L1 | GD-1 | PTS4 |
| Korea Republic | P3 | W1 | D0 | L2 | GD-1 | PTS3 |
| Czechia | P3 | W0 | D1 | L2 | GD-4 | PTS1 |
Latest Group A results
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Key matches
- Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in the opening match.
- Korea Republic beat Czechia 2-1 in Guadalajara.
- Czechia and South Africa drew 1-1 in Atlanta.
- Mexico beat Korea Republic 1-0 in Guadalajara to reach six points.
- Mexico beat Czechia 3-0 in Mexico City to complete a perfect group.
- South Africa beat Korea Republic 1-0 in Monterrey to climb into second.
Tiebreak note
No tiebreak is needed for the top two: Mexico finish first by five points, and South Africa finish one point ahead of Korea Republic.
If / then
Mexico have the clean winner route from Group A. South Africa finished second, then exited in the Round of 32 after losing 1-0 to Canada.
What changes next
Group A is complete; South Africa's knockout route ended with Canada 1-0 South Africa in Match 73.
Group B
World Cup 2026 Group B Table
6 matches played
Group B is complete: Switzerland beat Canada 2-1 to win the group, Canada finish second on four points, and Bosnia & Herzegovina qualify from third after beating Qatar 3-1.
Qualification lineSwitzerland win Group B on seven points after beating Canada 2-1. Canada finish second on four points, while Bosnia & Herzegovina also reach four after beating Qatar 3-1.
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | P3 | W2 | D1 | L0 | GD+4 | PTS7 |
| Canada | P3 | W1 | D1 | L1 | GD+5 | PTS4 |
| Bosnia & Herzegovina | P3 | W1 | D1 | L1 | GD-1 | PTS4 |
| Qatar | P3 | W0 | D1 | L2 | GD-8 | PTS1 |
Latest Group B results
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Key matches
- Canada drew 1-1 with Bosnia & Herzegovina in Toronto.
- Qatar drew 1-1 with Switzerland in the San Francisco Bay Area.
- Switzerland beat Bosnia & Herzegovina 4-1 in Los Angeles.
- Canada beat Qatar 6-0 in Vancouver to move top on goal difference.
- Switzerland beat Canada 2-1 in Vancouver to win the group.
- Bosnia & Herzegovina beat Qatar 3-1 in Seattle to reach four points.
Tiebreak note
Switzerland no longer need a tiebreak at the top. Canada and Bosnia & Herzegovina both finish on four points, with Canada second on goal difference and Bosnia & Herzegovina through as a best third-place team.
If / then
Switzerland keep the Vancouver route, Canada advanced in second, and Bosnia & Herzegovina qualified from third on four points. Canada then beat South Africa 1-0 to reach the Round of 16.
What changes next
Group B's table is complete; Canada's next movement is the Round of 16 match against Morocco.
Group C
World Cup 2026 Group C Table
Goal difference lead
Group C is complete: Brazil beat Scotland 3-0 to win the group, Morocco beat Haiti 4-2 to finish second, and Scotland finish outside the final third-place cut line.
Qualification lineBrazil win Group C on seven points after beating Scotland 3-0. Morocco finish second on seven after beating Haiti 4-2, with Brazil ahead on goal difference.
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | P3 | W2 | D1 | L0 | GD+6 | PTS7 |
| Morocco | P3 | W2 | D1 | L0 | GD+3 | PTS7 |
| Scotland | P3 | W1 | D0 | L2 | GD-3 | PTS3 |
| Haiti | P3 | W0 | D0 | L3 | GD-6 | PTS0 |
Latest Group C results
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Key matches
Tiebreak note
Brazil and Morocco both finish on seven points, so Brazil's goal difference decides first place.
If / then
Brazil and Morocco advance directly, while Scotland finish third on three points and fall below the final best-third-place line.
What changes next
Group C's table is complete; the next change is the round-of-32 route.
Group D
World Cup 2026 Group D Table
6 matches played
Group D is complete: the United States finish first on six points, Australia second on goal difference, Paraguay third on four and Türkiye fourth on three.
Qualification lineThe United States win Group D on six points despite a 3-2 loss to Türkiye. Australia and Paraguay both finish on four points after a 0-0 draw, with Australia second on goal difference and Paraguay third.
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | P3 | W2 | D0 | L1 | GD+4 | PTS6 |
| Australia | P3 | W1 | D1 | L1 | GD0 | PTS4 |
| Paraguay | P3 | W1 | D1 | L1 | GD-2 | PTS4 |
| Türkiye | P3 | W1 | D0 | L2 | GD-2 | PTS3 |
Latest Group D results
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Key matches
- United States beat Paraguay 4-1 in Los Angeles.
- Australia beat Türkiye 2-0 in Vancouver.
- United States beat Australia 2-0 in Seattle.
- Paraguay beat Türkiye 1-0 in the late Group D pressure match.
- Türkiye beat the United States 3-2 in Los Angeles, but the U.S. still win the group.
- Paraguay and Australia drew 0-0, which sent Australia through second on goal difference.
Tiebreak note
Australia and Paraguay are level on four points, so goal difference decides second place in Australia's favor.
If / then
The United States and Australia take the top two places. Paraguay qualify through the best-third-place route, while Türkiye finish fourth.
What changes next
Group D is complete; the next movement comes from Round of 32 results and the Round of 16 path.
Group E
World Cup 2026 Group E Table
Goal difference lead
Group E is complete: Germany finish first on goal difference, Côte d'Ivoire second on six points, Ecuador third on four and Curaçao fourth on one.
Qualification lineGermany and Côte d'Ivoire both finish on six points, with Germany first on goal difference. Ecuador finish third on four after beating Germany 2-1, and Curaçao finish fourth on one.
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | P3 | W2 | D0 | L1 | GD+6 | PTS6 |
| Côte d'Ivoire | P3 | W2 | D0 | L1 | GD+2 | PTS6 |
| Ecuador | P3 | W1 | D1 | L1 | GD0 | PTS4 |
| Curaçao | P3 | W0 | D1 | L2 | GD-8 | PTS1 |
Latest Group E results
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Key matches
- Germany beat Curaçao 7-1 in Houston.
- Côte d'Ivoire beat Ecuador 1-0 in Philadelphia.
- Germany beat Côte d'Ivoire 2-1 in Toronto.
- Ecuador and Curaçao drew 0-0 in Kansas City.
- Côte d'Ivoire beat Curaçao 2-0 in Philadelphia to finish second.
- Ecuador beat Germany 2-1 in New York/New Jersey to reach four points.
Tiebreak note
Germany and Côte d'Ivoire are level on six points, but Germany's goal-difference cushion keeps them first.
If / then
Germany and Côte d'Ivoire take the top two places. Ecuador qualify through the best-third-place route, while Curaçao are out.
What changes next
Group E is complete; the next movement comes from Round of 32 results and the Round of 16 path.
Group F
World Cup 2026 Group F Table
6 matches played
Group F is complete: Netherlands win the group on seven points, Japan finish second on five, Sweden qualify from third on four and Tunisia finish fourth without a point.
Qualification lineNetherlands win Group F on seven points after beating Tunisia 3-1. Japan finish second on five after drawing Sweden 1-1, while Sweden finish third on four and Tunisia fourth on zero.
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | P3 | W2 | D1 | L0 | GD+6 | PTS7 |
| Japan | P3 | W1 | D2 | L0 | GD+4 | PTS5 |
| Sweden | P3 | W1 | D1 | L1 | GD0 | PTS4 |
| Tunisia | P3 | W0 | D0 | L3 | GD-10 | PTS0 |
Latest Group F results
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Key matches
Tiebreak note
No top-two tiebreak is needed: Netherlands finish two points ahead of Japan, and Japan finish one point ahead of Sweden.
If / then
Netherlands and Japan take the top two places. Sweden qualify through the best-third-place route, while Tunisia are out.
What changes next
Group F is complete; the next movement comes from Round of 32 results and the Round of 16 path.
Group G
World Cup 2026 Group G Table
Goal difference lead
Group G is complete: Belgium beat New Zealand 5-1 to win the group on goal difference, Egypt finish second on five points, Iran fall below the final third-place cut line and New Zealand finish fourth.
Qualification lineBelgium and Egypt both finish on five points, with Belgium winning Group G on goal difference. Egypt finish second, Iran third on three points and New Zealand fourth on one.
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | P3 | W1 | D2 | L0 | GD+4 | PTS5 |
| Egypt | P3 | W1 | D2 | L0 | GD+2 | PTS5 |
| Iran | P3 | W0 | D3 | L0 | GD0 | PTS3 |
| New Zealand | P3 | W0 | D1 | L2 | GD-6 | PTS1 |
Latest Group G results
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Key matches
- Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in Seattle.
- Iran and New Zealand drew 2-2 in Los Angeles.
- Belgium and Iran drew 0-0 in Los Angeles.
- Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 in Vancouver.
- Egypt drew Iran 1-1 in Seattle.
- Belgium beat New Zealand 5-1 in Vancouver to win the group.
Tiebreak note
Belgium and Egypt both finish on five points, so goal difference decides first place in Belgium's favor.
If / then
Belgium and Egypt take the top two places. Iran finish first outside the final best-third-place line, while New Zealand are out from fourth.
What changes next
Group G is complete; the next movement comes from Round of 32 results and the Round of 16 path.
Group H
World Cup 2026 Group H Table
6 matches played
Group H is complete: Spain beat Uruguay 1-0 to win the group on seven points, Cabo Verde finish second after drawing Saudi Arabia 0-0.
Qualification lineSpain win Group H on seven points after beating Uruguay 1-0. Cabo Verde finish second on three points after drawing Saudi Arabia 0-0, with Uruguay third and Saudi Arabia fourth on two points.
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | P3 | W2 | D1 | L0 | GD+5 | PTS7 |
| Cabo Verde | P3 | W0 | D3 | L0 | GD0 | PTS3 |
| Uruguay | P3 | W0 | D2 | L1 | GD-1 | PTS2 |
| Saudi Arabia | P3 | W0 | D2 | L1 | GD-4 | PTS2 |
Latest Group H results
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Key matches
- Spain and Cabo Verde drew 0-0 in Atlanta.
- Saudi Arabia and Uruguay drew 1-1 in Miami.
- Spain beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Atlanta.
- Uruguay and Cabo Verde drew 2-2 in Miami.
- Cabo Verde drew Saudi Arabia 0-0 in Houston.
- Spain beat Uruguay 1-0 in Guadalajara to win the group.
Tiebreak note
No tiebreak is needed for the top two: Spain finish four points ahead of Cabo Verde, and Cabo Verde finish one point ahead of Uruguay and Saudi Arabia.
If / then
Spain and Cabo Verde take the top two places. Uruguay and Saudi Arabia finish outside the automatic qualification places after the linked final window.
What changes next
Group H is complete; the next movement comes from the Round of 32 bracket.
Group I
World Cup 2026 Group I Table
6 matches played
Group I is complete: France beat Norway 4-1 to win the group on nine points, Norway finish second on six, Senegal qualify from third and Iraq finish fourth.
Qualification lineFrance win Group I on nine points after beating Norway 4-1; Norway finish second on six, Senegal third on three and Iraq fourth.
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | P3 | W3 | D0 | L0 | GD+8 | PTS9 |
| Norway | P3 | W2 | D0 | L1 | GD+1 | PTS6 |
| Senegal | P3 | W1 | D0 | L2 | GD+2 | PTS3 |
| Iraq | P3 | W0 | D0 | L3 | GD-11 | PTS0 |
Latest Group I results
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Key matches
Tiebreak note
No top-two tiebreak is needed after France reached nine points and Norway stayed on six.
If / then
France and Norway advance from the top two places; Senegal's three points and positive goal difference hold the final best-third-place slot.
What changes next
Group I is complete, so the next changes come from Round of 32 results and the Round of 16 path.
Group J
World Cup 2026 Group J Table
6 matches played
Group J is complete: Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 to win the group on nine points, Austria finish second after drawing Algeria 3-3, Algeria qualify from third and Jordan finish fourth.
Qualification lineArgentina win Group J on nine points after beating Jordan 3-1. Austria and Algeria finish on four points, with Austria second on goal difference and Algeria through as a best third-place side.
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | P3 | W3 | D0 | L0 | GD+7 | PTS9 |
| Austria | P3 | W1 | D1 | L1 | GD0 | PTS4 |
| Algeria | P3 | W1 | D1 | L1 | GD-2 | PTS4 |
| Jordan | P3 | W0 | D0 | L3 | GD-5 | PTS0 |
Latest Group J results
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Key matches
- Argentina beat Algeria 3-0 in Kansas City.
- Austria beat Jordan 3-1 in the San Francisco Bay Area.
- Argentina beat Austria 2-0 in Dallas.
- Algeria beat Jordan 2-1 after a second-half comeback.
- Algeria and Austria drew 3-3 in Kansas City.
- Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 in Dallas to complete a nine-point group.
Tiebreak note
Austria and Algeria both finish on four points; Austria take second on goal difference.
If / then
Argentina and Austria take the automatic places. Algeria qualify through the best-third-place route, while Jordan are eliminated in fourth.
What changes next
Group J is complete; the remaining updates come from Round of 32 results and the Round of 16 path.
Group K
World Cup 2026 Group K Table
6 matches played
Group K is complete: Colombia drew Portugal 0-0 to win the group, Portugal finish second, DR Congo beat Uzbekistan 3-1 to qualify from third and Uzbekistan finish fourth.
Qualification lineColombia win Group K on seven points after drawing Portugal 0-0. Portugal finish second on five, DR Congo finish third on four and Uzbekistan finish fourth without a point.
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | P3 | W2 | D1 | L0 | GD+3 | PTS7 |
| Portugal | P3 | W1 | D2 | L0 | GD+5 | PTS5 |
| DR Congo | P3 | W1 | D1 | L1 | GD+1 | PTS4 |
| Uzbekistan | P3 | W0 | D0 | L3 | GD-9 | PTS0 |
Latest Group K results
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Key matches
Tiebreak note
No top-two tiebreak is needed after Colombia reached seven points and Portugal reached five.
If / then
Colombia and Portugal take the automatic places. DR Congo qualify through the best-third-place route on four points, while Uzbekistan are eliminated in fourth.
What changes next
Group K is complete; the next movement comes from Round of 32 results and the Round of 16 path.
Group L
World Cup 2026 Group L Table
6 matches played
Group L is complete: England beat Panama 2-0 to win the group, Croatia beat Ghana 2-1 to finish second, Ghana are through as a best third-place side and Panama are fourth.
Qualification lineEngland win Group L on seven points after beating Panama 2-0. Croatia beat Ghana 2-1 to finish second on six, Ghana finish third on four and qualify as a best third-place side, while Panama finish fourth without a point.
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | P3 | W2 | D1 | L0 | GD+4 | PTS7 |
| Croatia | P3 | W2 | D0 | L1 | GD0 | PTS6 |
| Ghana | P3 | W1 | D1 | L1 | GD0 | PTS4 |
| Panama | P3 | W0 | D0 | L3 | GD-4 | PTS0 |
Latest Group L results
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Key matches
Tiebreak note
No top-two tiebreak is needed after England reached seven points and Croatia reached six.
If / then
England and Croatia take the automatic places. Ghana qualify through the best-third-place route on four points, while Panama are eliminated.
What changes next
Group L is complete; the next movement comes from Round of 32 results and the Round of 16 path.
Knockout Impact
Completed groups that shaped the bracket
These completed groups explain several live knockout stories: perfect group winners, goal-difference finishes, third-place routes and the teams now pushing through or dropping out of the knockout bracket.
Group I
Group I: France first, Norway second
France beat Norway 4-1 to win the group, Norway finish second on six points, and Senegal qualify from third.
Group J
Group J: Argentina first, Austria second
Argentina beat Jordan 3-1 to finish perfect, while Austria's 3-3 draw with Algeria kept second place on goal difference.
Group K
Group K: Colombia first, Portugal second
Colombia drew Portugal 0-0 to win the group, while DR Congo beat Uzbekistan 3-1 to finish third.
Group L
Group L: England first, Croatia second
England beat Panama 2-0 to finish on seven points, while Croatia's 2-1 win over Ghana moved them into second.
Next Step
From final standings to the knockout bracket
Final group tables
The group tables are final and stay below as the tournament record. The live standings view is now the eight-team quarterfinal field.
Recent knockout exits
The United States, Brazil, Portugal, Mexico and Colombia are already out, which is now the more useful status check than group qualification math.
Semifinal movement
France vs Spain is confirmed for Match 101. England vs Argentina is confirmed for Match 102.
FAQ
Standings Questions
Are the World Cup 2026 group standings final?
Yes. All 12 group tables are complete, so the standings now show the final group order before the knockout rounds.
Which teams are still alive at World Cup 2026?
France, Spain, England and Argentina are through to the semifinals. Match 101 is France vs Spain, and Match 102 is England vs Argentina.
Where can I see who each quarterfinal team plays next?
Use the quarterfinal bracket page for Match 97 to Match 100, semifinal paths, confirmed results and the next live-status match hubs.
Why does goal difference still matter after the group stage?
Goal difference explains why tied teams finished in a specific order, including Brazil ahead of Morocco in Group C and Germany ahead of Côte d'Ivoire in Group E.
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