World Cup 2026: group stage complete — final tables, best thirds & knockout preview

All 72 group-stage matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 are complete as of 24 June. Twenty-four teams qualified automatically (top two per group); eight best third-placed teams join them in the Round of 32 starting 28 June. Below: final World Cup standings, the third-place calculator, award-race updates and where crypto sportsbook and live betting markets may offer value in the knockout phase.

Group winners & runners-up

• Group A: Mexico (7 pts) · South Korea (6)
• Group B: Canada (7) · Switzerland (4) — hosts' 6–0 over Qatar remains the biggest margin.
• Group C: Brazil (7) · Morocco (7) — both on +4/+5 goal difference.
• Group D: USA (7) · Australia (7) — USA win group on superior GD.
• Group E: Germany (7, +9 GD) · Côte d'Ivoire (7)
• Group F: Netherlands (7) · Sweden (6)
• Group G: Belgium (7) · IR Iran (4)
• Group H: Spain (9, perfect) · Uruguay (6)
• Group I: France (7, 0 conceded) · Senegal (7)
• Group J: Argentina (9) · Austria (6)
• Group K: Colombia (9) · Portugal (7)
• Group L: England (7) · Croatia (5)

Best third-place race

Eight third-placed teams advance. Bosnia and Herzegovina lead with four points (Group B). Also in the hunt on three points: Egypt (+0 GD), Scotland (−2), Ghana, Norway and Saudi Arabia. Confirm the official FIFA ranking before betting to qualify markets.

Interactive tables & awards

Full World Cup 2026 group standings, every result and bracket slots: schedule & standings hub (updated 24 June). Individual prizes: Golden Boot & Golden Ball tracker — Kai Havertz, Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior share the scoring lead on three goals each (within their teams' group-stage totals).

Knockout betting angles

• Round of 32 matchups — bracket pairings lock on FIFA.com; outright winner odds compress once favourites survive.
• Live betting — extra time and penalties return in knockouts; bankroll discipline matters more than in groups.
• Player props — Golden Boot markets tighten; track minutes and penalty duties.

Primer on World Cup betting odds and crypto deposits: odds guide · matchday 2 recap.

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Disclaimer: Scores reflect our published results through 24 June 2026. Confirm on FIFA.com before betting. 18+/19+. Gambling involves risk. Responsible gambling.