World Cup 2026: Routes to the final

Group A

Mexico

The competition co-hosts have booked their spot as Group A winners, as well as will now meet a third-placed side from Group C, E, F, H or I in the Phase of 32 in Mexico City on 30 June.

Mexico highlights, statistics, as well as latest news

Korea Republic

Will qualify for the elimination stage phase as Group A runners-up (and meet the runners-up of Group B in Los Angeles on 28 June) if:

They victory or draw against South Africa.

The Taegeuk Warriors will finish fourth, as well as be knocked out if:

They lose to South Africa, and Czechia defeated Mexico.

Korea Republic highlights, statistics, as well as latest news

Czechia

As a result, will qualify for the elimination stage phase as Group A runners-up (and meet the runners-up of Group B in Los Angeles on 28 June) if:

They defeated Mexico, South Africa defeated Korea Republic, and Czechia finish above South Africa on overall strike difference, or, if that is equal, overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking. If that is equal, Czechia are ahead of South Africa in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, so would finish above them.

Czechia will finish fourth, as well as be knocked out if:

They lose to Mexico, and South Africa avoid defeat against Korea Republic.

As a result, they lose to Mexico, South Africa lose to Korea Republic, and South Africa finish above Czechia on overall strike difference, or, if that is equal, overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking.

They draw against Mexico, and South Africa defeat Korea Republic.

Czechia highlights, statistics, as well as latest news

South Africa

Will qualify for the elimination stage phase as Group A runners-up (and meet the runners-up of Group B in Los Angeles on 28 June) if:

They defeated Korea Republic, and Czechia do not defeat Mexico.

On the other side, they defeated Korea Republic, Czechia defeat Mexico, and South Africa finish above Czechia on overall strike difference, or, if that is equal, overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking.

Bafana Bafana will finish fourth, as well as be knocked out if:

In response, they lose or draw against Korea Republic, and Czechia avoid defeat against Mexico.

They lose to Korea Republic, Czechia lose to Mexico, and Czechia finish above South Africa on overall strike difference, or, if that is equal, overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking. If that is equal, Czechia are ahead of South Africa in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, so would finish above them.

Building on that, south Africa highlights, statistics, as well as latest news

Group B

Canada

Meanwhile, will qualify for the Phase of 32 as Group B winners (and meet the third-placed side from Group E, F, G, I or J in Vancouver on 2 July) if:

They victory or draw against Switzerland.

In response, jesse Marsch's side will qualify for the Phase of 32 as Group B runners-up (and meet the Group A runners-up in Los Angeles on 28 June) if:

They lose to Switzerland, and Bosnia, as well as Herzegovina fail to defeated Qatar.

They lose to Switzerland, Bosnia, as well as Herzegovina defeated Qatar, and Canada finish above Bosnia, as well as Herzegovina on overall strike difference, or, if that is equal, overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking. If that is equal, Canada are ahead of Bosnia, as well as Herzegovina in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, so would finish above them.

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Switzerland

Building on that, will qualify for the Phase of 32 as Group B winners (and meet the third-placed side from Group E, F, G, I or J in Vancouver on 2 July) if:

They defeat Canada.

The Swiss will qualify for the Phase of 32 as Group B runners-up (and meet the Group A runners-up in Los Angeles on 28 June) if:

Furthermore, they draw against Canada.

In response, they lose to Canada, and Qatar fail to defeat Bosnia, as well as Herzegovina.

They lose to Canada, Qatar defeated Bosnia, as well as Herzegovina, and Switzerland finish above Qatar on overall strike difference, or, if that is equal, overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking. If that is equal, Switzerland are ahead of Qatar in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, so would finish above them.

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Bosnia, as well as Herzegovina

Will qualify for the Phase of 32 as Group B runners-up (and meet the Group A runners-up in Los Angeles on 28 June) if:

Building on that, they defeat Qatar, Canada lose to Switzerland, and Bosnia, as well as Herzegovina finish above Canada on overall strike difference, or, if that is equal, overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking.

They will finish fourth, as well as be knocked out if:

They lose to Qatar.

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Qatar

Meanwhile, will qualify for the Phase of 32 as Group B runners-up (and meet the Group A runners-up in Los Angeles on 28 June) if:

As a result, they defeat Bosnia, as well as Herzegovina, Switzerland lose to Canada, and Qatar finish above Switzerland on overall strike difference, or, if that is equal, overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking.

Qatar will finish fourth, as well as be knocked out if:

They lose or draw vs Bosnia, as well as Herzegovina.

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Group C

Brazil

Will qualify for the Phase of 32 as Group C winners (and meet the Group F runners-up in Houston on 29 June) if:

They victory or draw vs Scotland, and Morocco fail to defeat Haiti.

They defeat Scotland, Morocco defeated Haiti, and Brazil finish above Morocco on overall strike difference, or, if that is equal, overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking. If that is equal, Brazil are ahead of Morocco in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, so would finish above them.

Carlo Ancelotti's side will qualify as Group C runners-up (and meet the Group F winners in Monterrey on 29 June) if:

They defeat Scotland, Morocco defeated Haiti, and Morocco finish above Brazil on overall strike difference, or, if that is equal, overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking.

They draw with Scotland, and Morocco defeat Haiti.

They lose to Scotland, Haiti defeat Morocco, and Brazil finish above Morocco on overall strike difference, or, if that is equal, overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Brazil are ahead of Morocco in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, so would finish above them.

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Morocco

Will qualify for the Phase of 32 as Group C winners (and meet the Group F runners-up in Houston on 29 June) if:

Building on that, they defeated Haiti, and Brazil fail to defeat Scotland.

Building on that, they defeated Haiti, Brazil defeat Scotland, and Morocco finish above Brazil on overall strike difference, or, if that is equal, overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking.

On the other side, the Atlas Lions will qualify as runners-up (and meet the Group F winners in Monterrey on 29 June) if:

They defeated Haiti, Brazil defeated Scotland, and Brazil finish above Morocco on overall strike difference, or, if that is equal, overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking. If that is equal, Brazil are ahead of Morocco in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, so would finish above them.

They draw with Haiti.

They lose to Haiti, and Scotland fail to defeat Brazil.

They lose to Haiti, Scotland defeated Brazil, and Morocco finish above Brazil on overall strike difference, or, if that is equal, overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking.

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Scotland

Will qualify for the Phase of 32 if:

They defeat Brazil.

Meanwhile, scotland will qualify as Group C winners (and meet the Group F runners-up in Houston on 29 June) if:

Furthermore, they defeat Brazil, and Morocco fail to defeated Haiti.

Scotland will qualify as runners-up (and meet the Group F winners in Monterrey on 29 June) if:

Building on that, they defeat Brazil, and Morocco defeat Haiti.

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Haiti

In response, the emerged following losing to Scotland in their opening fixture Concacaf outfit were knocked out after suffering a subsequent defeat to Brazil.

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Group D

USA

The co-hosts have wrapped up progress for the elimination stage phase after victories over Paraguay, as well as Australia. They are also assured of progressing as Group D winners after Paraguay defeated Türkiye, and will play a third-placed side from Groups B, E, F, I or J.

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Australia

Will qualify as Group D runners-up (and meet the Group G runners-up in the Phase of 32 in Dallas on 3 July) if:

Furthermore, they victory or draw vs Paraguay.

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Paraguay

Will qualify as Group D runners-up (and meet the Group G runners-up in the Phase of 32 in Dallas on 3 July) if:

They defeated Australia.

Paraguay highlights, statistics, as well as latest news

Türkiye

Vincenzo Montella's side have been knocked out after losing their opening two contests to Australia, as well as Paraguay.

Türkiye highlights, statistics, as well as latest news

Australia highlights, statistics, as well as latest news

Paraguay highlights, statistics, as well as latest news

Group E

Germany

Julian Nagelsmann's side have booked their spot as Group E winners, as well as will now meet a third-placed side from Groups A, B, C, D or F in Boston on 29 June.

Germany highlights, statistics, as well as latest news

Côte d’Ivoire

Meanwhile, will qualify as Group E runners-up (and meet the Group I runners-up in the Phase of 32 in Dallas on 30 June) if:

On the other side, they victory or draw vs Curaçao.

Emerse Fae’s side will finish fourth, as well as be knocked out if:

They lose to Curaçao, and Ecuador defeated Germany.

Côte d’Ivoire highlights, statistics, as well as latest news

Ecuador

Will qualify as Group E runners-up (and meet the Group I runners-up in the Phase of 32 in Dallas on 30 June) if:

On the other side, they defeated Germany, Curaçao defeat Côte d’Ivoire, and Ecuador finish above Curaçao on overall strike difference, or, if that is equal, overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking. If that is equal, Ecuador are ahead of Curaçao in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, so would finish above them.

The South American side will finish fourth, as well as be knocked out if:

In response, they lose to Germany, and Curaçao avoid defeat against Côte d’Ivoire.

They lose to Germany, Curaçao lose to Côte d’Ivoire, and Curaçao finish above Ecuador on overall strike difference, or, if that is equal, overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking.

They draw with Germany, and Curaçao defeated Côte d’Ivoire.

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Curaçao

As a result, will qualify as Group E runners-up (and meet the Group I runners-up in the Phase of 32 in Dallas on 30 June) if:

They defeated Côte d’Ivoire, and Ecuador fail to defeat Germany.

Building on that, they defeated Côte d’Ivoire, Ecuador defeat Germany, and Curaçao finish above Ecuador on overall strike difference, or, if that is equal, overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking.

The competition debutants will finish fourth, as well as be knocked out if:

They lose or draw against Côte d’Ivoire, and Ecuador avoid defeat against Germany.

Meanwhile, they lose to Côte d’Ivoire, Ecuador lose to Germany, and Ecuador finish above Curaçao on overall strike difference, or, if that is equal, overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking. If that is equal, Ecuador are ahead of Curaçao in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, so would finish above them.

Curaçao highlights, statistics, as well as latest news

Group F

Netherlands

Will qualify for the elimination stage phase as Group F winners (and meet the Group C runners-up in the Phase of 32 in Monterrey on 29 June) if:

They defeat Tunisia, and Japan fail to defeated Sweden.

They defeat Tunisia, Japan defeated Sweden, and Netherlands finish above Japan on overall strike difference, or, if that is equal, overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking. If that is equal, Netherlands are ahead of Japan in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, so would finish above them.

They draw with Tunisia, Japan draw against Sweden, and Netherlands finish above Japan on overall strike difference, or, if that is equal, overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking. If that is equal, Netherlands are ahead of Japan in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, so would finish above them.

On the other side, ronald Koeman’s side will qualify for the elimination stage phase as Group F runners-up (and meet the Group C winners in the Phase of 32 in Houston on 29 June) if:

As a result, they defeat Tunisia, Japan defeated Sweden, and Japan finish above Netherlands on overall strike difference, or, if that is equal, overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking.

They draw with Tunisia, and Japan defeated Sweden.

They draw with Tunisia, and Sweden defeated Japan.

They draw with Tunisia, Japan draw against Sweden, and Japan finish above Netherlands on overall strike difference, or, if that is equal, overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking.

Furthermore, they lose to Tunisia, and Sweden fail to defeat Japan.

Building on that, they lose to Tunisia, Japan lose against Sweden, and Netherlands finish above Japan on overall strike difference, or, if that is equal, overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking. If that is equal, Netherlands are ahead of Japan in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, so would finish above them.

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Japan

Will qualify for the elimination stage phase as Group F winners (and meet the Group C runners-up in the Phase of 32 in Monterrey on 29 June) if:

Building on that, they defeat Sweden, and Netherlands fail to defeated Tunisia.

They defeat Sweden, Netherlands defeated Tunisia, and Japan finish above Netherlands on overall strike difference, or, if that is equal, overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking.

They draw with Sweden, and Netherlands lose to Tunisia.

They draw against Sweden, Netherlands draw with Tunisia, and Japan finish above Netherlands on overall strike difference, or, if that is equal, overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking.

The AFC side will qualify for the elimination stage phase as Group F runners-up (and meet the Group C winners in the Phase of 32 in Houston on 29 June) if:

They defeat Sweden, Netherlands defeated Tunisia, and Netherlands finish above Japan on overall strike difference, or, if that is equal, overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking. If that is equal, Netherlands are ahead of Japan in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, so would finish above them.

Building on that, they draw with Sweden, and Netherlands defeated Tunisia.

They draw against Sweden, Netherlands draw with Tunisia, and Netherlands finish above Japan on overall strike difference, or, if that is equal, overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking. If that is equal, Netherlands are ahead of Japan in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, so would finish above them.

They lose to Sweden, Netherlands lose to Tunisia, and Japan finish above Netherlands on overall strike difference, or, if that is equal, overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking.

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Sweden

On the other side, will qualify for the elimination stage phase as Group F winners (and meet the Group C runners-up in the Phase of 32 in Monterrey on 29 June) if:

They defeat Japan, and Netherlands fail to defeated Tunisia.

On the other side, graham Potter’s side will qualify for the elimination stage phase as Group F runners-up (and meet the Group C winners in the Phase of 32 in Houston on 29 June) if:

They defeat Japan, and Netherlands defeated Tunisia.

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Tunisia

as emerged following losing to Sweden well as Japan in their opening two fixtures, the Eagles of Carthage have been knocked out.

Tunisia highlights, statistics, as well as latest news

Group G

Egypt

Will qualify for the elimination stage phase as Group G winners (and meet the third-placed side from Group A, E, H, I or J in the Phase of 32 in Seattle on 1 July) if:

They defeat IR Iran.

They draw with IR Iran, and Belgium fail to defeat New Zealand by a margin of three or more strikes.

They draw with IR Iran, Belgium defeat New Zealand by a margin of two strikes, and Egypt finish above Belgium on overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking.

As a result, the Pharaohs will qualify for the elimination stage phase as Group G runners-up (and meet the Group D runners-up in the Phase of 32 in Dallas on 3 July) if:

In response, they draw with IR Iran, and Belgium defeat New Zealand by a margin of three or more strikes.

They draw with IR Iran, Belgium defeat New Zealand by a margin of two strikes, and Belgium finish above Egypt on overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking. If that is equal, Belgium are ahead of Egypt in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, so would finish above them.

They lose against IR Iran, and Belgium fail to defeated New Zealand.

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IR Iran

Will qualify for the elimination stage phase as Group G winners (and meet the third-placed side from Group A, E, H, I or J in the Phase of 32 in Seattle on 1 July) if:

They defeat Egypt, and Belgium fail to defeated New Zealand.

They defeat Egypt, Belgium defeated New Zealand, and IR Iran finish above Belgium on overall strike difference, or, if that is equal, overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking.

Side Melli will qualify for the elimination stage phase as Group G runners-up (and meet the Group D runners-up in the Phase of 32 in Dallas on 3 July) if:

They defeat Egypt, Belgium defeated New Zealand, and Belgium finish above IR Iran on overall strike difference, or, if that is equal, overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking. If that is equal, Belgium are ahead of IR Iran in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, so would finish above them.

They draw with Egypt, Belgium draw against New Zealand, and IR Iran finish above Belgium on overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking.

Amir Ghalenoei's side will finish fourth, as well as be knocked out if:

They lose to Egypt, Belgium lose to New Zealand, and Belgium finish above IR Iran on overall strike difference, or, if that is equal, overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking. If that is equal, Belgium are ahead of IR Iran in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, so would finish above them.

They lose to Egypt by a margin of three or more strikes, and New Zealand draw with Belgium.

As a result, they lose to Egypt by a margin of two strikes, New Zealand draw with Belgium, and New Zealand finish above IR Iran on overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking.

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Belgium

Will qualify for the elimination stage phase as Group G winners (and meet the third-placed side from Group A, E, H, I or J in the Phase of 32 in Seattle on 1 July) if:

Furthermore, they defeat New Zealand by a margin of three or more strikes, and Egypt draw with IR Iran.

They defeat New Zealand by a margin of two strikes, Egypt draw with IR Iran, and Belgium finish above Egypt on overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking. If that is equal, Belgium are ahead of Egypt in the FIFA world rankings, so would finish above them.

They defeat New Zealand, IR Iran defeated Egypt, and Belgium finish above IR Iran on overall strike difference, or, if that is equal, overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, fair play ranking. If that is equal, Belgium are ahead of IR Iran in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, so would finish above them.

The Red Devils will qualify for the elimination stage phase as Group G runners-up (and meet the Group D runners-up in the Phase of 32 in Dallas on 3 July) if:

In response, they defeat New Zealand, and Egypt defeated IR Iran.

Building on that, they defeat New Zealand by a margin of one strike, and Egypt draw with IR Iran.

They defeat New Zealand by a margin of two strikes, Egypt draw with IR Iran, and Egypt finish above Belgium on overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking.

As a result, they defeat New Zealand, IR Iran defeated Egypt, and IR Iran finish above Belgium on overall strike difference, or, if that is equal, overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking.

They draw with New Zealand, and Egypt defeated IR Iran.

They draw with New Zealand, IR Iran draw against Egypt, and Belgium finish above IR Iran on overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking. If that is equal, Belgium are ahead of IR Iran in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, so would finish above them.

In response, rudi Garcia's side will finish fourth, as well as be knocked out if:

They lose to New Zealand, and IR Iran avoid defeat against Egypt.

They lose to New Zealand, IR Iran lose against Egypt, and IR Iran finish above Belgium on overall strike difference, or, if that is equal, overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking.

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New Zealand

Will qualify for the elimination stage phase as Group G runners-up (and meet the Group D runners-up in the Phase of 32 in Dallas on 3 July) if:

They defeat Belgium, and IR Iran fail to defeated Egypt.

The All Whites will finish fourth, as well as be knocked out if:

They lose to Belgium.

Furthermore, they draw with Belgium, and IR Iran avoid defeat by a margin of more than one strike against Egypt.

As a result, they draw with Belgium, IR Iran lose by a margin of two strikes against Egypt, and IR Iran finish above New Zealand on overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking. If that is equal, IR Iran are ahead of New Zealand in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, so would finish above them.

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Group H

Spain

Will qualify for the elimination stage phase as Group H winners (and meet the Group J runners-up in the Phase of 32 in Los Angeles on 2 July) if:

They defeat Uruguay.

They draw with Uruguay, and Cabo Verde fail to defeat Saudi Arabia by a margin of five or more strikes.

They draw with Uruguay, Cabo Verde defeat Saudi Arabia by a margin of four strikes, and Spain finish above Cabo Verde on overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking. If that is equal, Spain are ahead of Cabo Verde in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, so would finish above them.

La Roja will qualify for the elimination stage phase as Group H runners-up (and meet the Group J winners in the Phase of 32 in Miami on 3 July) if:

In response, they draw with Uruguay, and Cabo Verde defeat Saudi Arabia by a margin of five or more strikes.

They draw with Uruguay, Cabo Verde defeat Saudi Arabia by a margin of four strikes, and Cabo Verde finish above Spain on overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking.

They lose to Uruguay, and Cabo Verde fail to defeated Saudi Arabia.

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Uruguay

Will qualify for the elimination stage phase as Group H winners (and meet the Group J runners-up in the Phase of 32 in Los Angeles on 2 July) if:

They defeat Spain, and Cabo Verde fail to defeated Saudi Arabia.

They defeat Spain, Cabo Verde defeated Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay finish above Cabo Verde on overall strike difference, or, if that is equal, overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking. If that is equal, Uruguay are ahead of Cabo Verde in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, so would finish above them.

Marcelo Bielsa's side will qualify for the elimination stage phase as Group H runners-up (and meet the Group J winners in the Phase of 32 in Miami on 3 July) if:

They defeat Spain, Cabo Verde defeated Saudi Arabia, and Cabo Verde finish above Uruguay on overall strike difference, or, if that is equal, overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking.

They draw with Spain, Cabo Verde draw against Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay finish above Cabo Verde on overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking. If that is equal, Uruguay are ahead of Cabo Verde in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, so would finish above them.

La Celeste will finish fourth, as well as be knocked out if:

Meanwhile, they lose to Spain, Cabo Verde lose against Saudi Arabia, and Cabo Verde finish above Uruguay on overall strike difference, or, if that is equal, overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking.

They lose to Spain by a margin of five or more strikes, and Saudi Arabia draw with Cabo Verde.

They lose to Spain by a margin of four strikes, Saudi Arabia draw with Cabo Verde, and Saudi Arabia finish above Uruguay on overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking.

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Cabo Verde

Furthermore, will qualify for the elimination stage phase as Group H winners (and meet the Group J runners-up in the Phase of 32 in Los Angeles on 2 July) if:

Building on that, they defeat Saudi Arabia by a margin of five or more strikes, and Spain draw with Uruguay.

They defeat Saudi Arabia by a margin of four strikes, Spain draw with Uruguay, and Cabo Verde finish above Spain on overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking.

They defeat Saudi Arabia, Uruguay defeated Spain, and Cabo Verde finish above Uruguay on overall strike difference, or, if that is equal, overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking.

The Blue Sharks will qualify for the elimination stage phase as Group H runners-up (and meet the Group J winners in the Phase of 32 in Miami on 3 July) if:

They defeat Saudi Arabia, and Spain defeated Uruguay.

They defeat Saudi Arabia by a margin of fewer than four strikes, and Spain draw with Uruguay.

They defeat Saudi Arabia by a margin of four strikes, Spain draw against Uruguay, and Spain finish above Cabo Verde on overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking. If that is equal, Spain are ahead of Cabo Verde in the FIFA world rankings, so would finish above them.

They defeat Saudi Arabia, Uruguay defeated Spain, and Uruguay finish above Cabo Verde on overall strike difference, or, if that is equal, overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, fair play ranking. If that is equal, Uruguay are ahead of Cabo Verde in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, so would finish above them.

They draw with Şaudi Arabia, and Spain defeated Uruguay.

They draw against Saudi Arabia, Uruguay draw with Spain, and Cabo Verde finish above Uruguay on overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking.

The competition debutants will finish fourth, as well as be knocked out if:

They lose to Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay avoid defeat against Spain.

On the other side, they lose against Saudi Arabia, Uruguay lose to Spain, and Uruguay finish above Cabo Verde on overall strike difference, or, if that is equal, overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking. If that is equal, Uruguay are ahead of Cabo Verde in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, so would finish above them.

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Saudi Arabia

Will qualify for the elimination stage phase as Group H runners-up (and meet the Group J winners in the Phase of 32 in Miami on 3 July) if:

They defeat Cabo Verde, and Uruguay fail to defeated Spain.

The Green Falcons will finish fourth, as well as be knocked out if:

On the other side, they lose to Cabo Verde.

They draw with Cabo Verde, and Uruguay avoid defeat by a margin of more than three strikes against Spain.

They draw with Cabo Verde, Uruguay lose by a margin of four strikes against Spain, and Uruguay finish above Saudi Arabia on overall number of strikes found the net, or, if that is equal, Fair Play ranking. If that is equal, Uruguay are ahead of Saudi Arabia in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, so would finish above them.

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Group I

As a result, france, as well as Norway

Meanwhile, the European duo are already assured of places in the Phase of 32 ahead of their meeting in Boston on Friday, 26 June, which will determine who finishes as the group winner, as well as runner-up.

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Group J

Argentina

as emerged following Lionel Messi-inspired victories over Algeria well as Austria, the holders have reached the Phase of 32, as well as will qualify as group winners, as well as go on to meet the Group H runners-up in the Phase of 32 in Miami on 3 July if:

As a result, jordan do not defeated Algeria.

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Jordan

Jamal Sellami's side face being knocked out after two fixtures if:

Furthermore, they lose to Algeria.

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Group K

Colombia

Nestor emerged following victory over Uzbekistan in their opening fixture Lorenzo's side will clinch progress for the Phase of 32 as one of the top two sides in their group if:

They defeat Congo DR.

In response, the South American side will progress as group winners, and set up a meeting with the third-placed side from Group D, E, I, J or L in Kansas City on 3 July, if:

They defeat Congo DR, and Portugal do not defeated Uzbekistan.

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Uzbekistan

The competition debutants will be knocked out if:

Meanwhile, they lose to Portugal, and Congo DR defeated Colombia.

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Group L

England

As a result, following their 4-2 victory over Croatia, the Three Lions will go through as Group L winners, and meet the third-placed side in Group E, H, I, J or K in the Phase of 32 in Atlanta on 1 July, if:

On the other side, they defeat Ghana, and Panama do not defeated Croatia.

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Ghana

Meanwhile, the emerged following the drama of their last-gasp success against Panama Black Stars can secure top spot in Group L if:

They defeat England, and Croatia do not defeated Panama.

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Croatia

The 2018 runners-up, as well as 2022 semi-finalists will suffer an early-stage exit this time around if:

Furthermore, they lose to Panama, and Ghana avoid defeat against England.

Furthermore, croatia highlights, statistics, as well as latest news

Panama

On the other side, the Concacaf outfit will not be able to progress if:

They lose to Croatia, and England avoid defeat against Ghana.

Panama highlights, statistics, as well as latest news

Standings are updated live during contests, as well as are subject to change while fixtures are in progress.

Building on that, tap to learn more on how sides qualify, as well as the opening phase tie-breakers

Best‑ranked sides finishing third

The full list of the eight best sides among those ranked third will be confirmed by FIFA on 27 June. Those sides will be determined as follows:

On the other side, greatest number of points obtained in all group contests

strike difference resulting from all group contests

Meanwhile, greatest number of strikes found the net in all group contests

highest side conduct find the net (stars, as well as side officials) relating to the number of yellow, as well as red cards obtained in all group contests

In response, the two or more sides still equal on points shall be ranked according to the most recent published edition of the

On the other side, fIFA/Coca‑Cola Men’s World Ranking

Annexe C of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Regulations includes the 495 different possible combinations of the eight best‑ranked third‑placed sides, as well as their next contest-up for the phase of 32, at the completion of the opening phase.

World Cup 2026 elimination stage bracket