2026 World Cup: Scores, Standings, Schedule, and Viewing Info
The qualifying playoffs have wrapped up, revealing the complete list of 48 teams competing in this summer's World Cup hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Group Stage Highlights and Upcoming Matches
United States, one of the hosts, was placed in Group D and kicked off with a win against Paraguay on June 12. Their upcoming group games include a match against Australia and a final group game versus Türkiye.
Canada, situated in Group B, made a strong impression by thrashing Qatar 6-0 after starting with a draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina. They will close their group stage against Switzerland.
Mexico, also hosting, started with victories over South Africa and South Korea. Their last group game is set against Czechia in Group A.
Group A Standings and Schedule
Matches:June 11: Mexico 2-0 South Africa, South Korea 2-1 CzechiaJune 18: Czechia 1-1 South Africa, Mexico 1-0 South KoreaJune 24 (9 p.m. ET): Czechia vs. Mexico at Estadio Azteca, South Africa vs. South Korea at Estadio BBVA
Group B Standings and Schedule
Matches:June 12: Canada 1-1 Bosnia and HerzegovinaJune 13: Switzerland 1-1 QatarJune 18: Switzerland 4-1 Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada 6-0 QatarJune 24 (3 p.m. ET): Switzerland vs. Canada at BC Place, Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Qatar at Lumen Field
Additional Group Details
Groups C through L are underway with notable performances from teams like Brazil, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, and France. The tournament is unfolding at various iconic stadiums including Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, SoFi Stadium in California, and MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Knockout Round Schedule
The knockout stage will feature 32 teams: the top two from each group plus the eight best third-place finishers. The round of 32 kicks off on June 28 at SoFi Stadium and continues across multiple venues until July 3.
Subsequent rounds, including the Round of 16, Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and the Final, are scheduled between July 4 and July 19, culminating at MetLife Stadium.
How Teams Advance and Tiebreak Rules
Advancement depends on points earned within groups. If teams tie, FIFA's tiebreak criteria prioritize head-to-head results, goal difference, and goals scored. Should ties persist, overall group performance and team conduct come into play, followed by FIFA rankings.
Qualified Teams Overview
- AFC: Australia, Iran, Japan, Jordan, South Korea, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, Iraq
- CAF: Algeria, Cabo Verde, Ivory Coast, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, Tunisia, DR Congo
- CONCACAF: United States, Canada, Mexico, Curaçao, Haiti, Panama
- CONMEBOL: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay
- OFC: New Zealand
- UEFA: England, France, Croatia, Norway, Portugal, Germany, Netherlands, Austria, Belgium, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Türkiye, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Czechia
Join the World Cup Excitement
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