FIFA World Cup 2026 leaderboard updated with group highlights
The group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is in full swing in the United States, Mexico and Canada. With two rounds played in most groups, several teams have already secured a place in the round of 16 or are still in direct contention for classification. The leaderboard reflects the good performance of the hosts and traditional powers.
Mexico leads comfortably and is already in the round of 16
In Group A, Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 and South Korea 1-0, adding six points and a positive balance of three goals. The Mexican team has already secured the first position in the group. South Korea appears in second with three points, while Czechia and South Africa have one point each.
Canada and Switzerland tied at the top of Group B
Group B has Canada in the lead with four points, taking advantage of field control and a favorable goal difference of +6. Switzerland also has four points and a balance of +3. Bosnia and Herzegovina and Qatar appear with one point each. The direct confrontation between Canadians and Swiss in the last round will define first place.
Brazil and Morocco dominate Group C
Brazil leads Group C with four points, followed closely by Morocco, also with four. Scotland has three points and is still dreaming of a place, while Haiti is eliminated with zero. The Brazilian team needs a good result against Scotland to confirm their early classification.
USA runs over and leads Group D
The United States, another host, leads Group D with six points and a balance of +5 after two victories. Australia comes second with three points. Paraguay and Türkiye complete the group. The good American performance reinforces the home team’s role in the tournament.
Germany sweeps Group E
Germany is another team that has already qualified. With two wins, nine goals scored and six points, they comfortably lead Group E. Ivory Coast has three points, Ecuador and Curaçao are further behind. The Germans show offensive strength from the beginning.
Netherlands and Japan fight for leadership in Group F
The Netherlands have four points in Group F, ahead of Japan with four. Sweden has three and Tunisia zero. The bracket remains open for the last two direct places and possible best third parties.
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Egypt surprises in Group G
Egypt leads Group G with four points. Iran has two, as does Belgium, while New Zealand has one. The key is balance between Europeans, Asians and Africans.
Spain leads, but Group H remains disputed
Spain has four points in Group H. Uruguay, Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia have two or less. Fúria has not yet confirmed the place, but remains the favorite.
France and Norway have already advanced in Group I
France and Norway have six points each and are guaranteed qualification in Group I. Senegal and Iraq are zeroed and practically eliminated.
Argentina leads Group J
Argentina leads with six points in Group J. Austria has three, Algeria three and Jordan zero. Albiceleste maintains favoritism.
Colombia and Portugal fight in Group K
Colombia has six points and leads Group K. Portugal has four. DR Congo and Uzbekistan appear behind.
England and Ghana tied in Group L
England and Ghana have four points each in Group L. Croatia have three and Panama zero. The bracket still defines the classifieds in the last round.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup leaderboard is updated in real time. With the 48-team format, the top two in each group advance directly, in addition to the eight best third-placed teams. This adds to the drama in the final rounds, especially for teams that rely on goal difference or fair play scores.
