2026 World Cup: Scores, Standings, Schedule, and Viewing Details

The qualifying playoffs for the 2026 World Cup have concluded, confirming all 48 teams competing this summer across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The tournament began with the group draw in December, placing 42 qualified squads into groups while six playoff winners filled the remaining spots.

Hosts and Group Stage Highlights

United States, as a co-host, automatically entered Group D. Their campaign started on June 12 with a victory over Paraguay. Upcoming matches include a clash against Australia followed by a final group stage game against Türkiye.

Canada competes in Group B and made waves by thrashing Qatar 6-0 after opening with a draw versus Bosnia and Herzegovina. Their last group match will be against Switzerland.

Mexico kicked off their tournament at Estadio Azteca with a 2-0 win over South Africa and continued with a narrow 1-0 win against South Korea. They face Czechia next in Group A.

Group A Standings

Upcoming matches on June 24 include Czechia vs. Mexico at Estadio Azteca and South Africa vs. South Korea at Estadio BBVA.

Group B Standings

On June 24, Switzerland faces Canada at BC Place in Vancouver, while Bosnia and Herzegovina take on Qatar at Lumen Field in Seattle.

Other Groups

In Group C, Brazil leads with 4 points, tied with Morocco but ahead on goal difference. Group D is dominated by USA with two wins and 6 points, followed by Australia and Paraguay.

Groups E through L feature top teams like Germany, Netherlands, Egypt, Spain, France, Argentina, Colombia, and England. Each group has had some close contests and surprising results so far.

Knockout Round Schedule

The top two teams from each group plus the eight best third-place teams will advance to the knockout stage, making 32 teams total. Matchups begin on June 28 with several games at venues across host cities including SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, NRG Stadium in Houston, and Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

Round of 32 Highlights

• June 28: Group A second place vs. Group B second place at SoFi Stadium
• June 29: Group C winner vs. Group F second place at NRG Stadium
• June 30: Group I winner faces a third-place qualifier at MetLife Stadium
• July 1: Group D winner meets a third-place team at Levi's Stadium

Later Stages

Round of 16 matches run from July 4 to July 7 in various stadiums. Quarterfinals take place July 9-11, semifinals are scheduled for July 14 and 15, and the third-place game happens July 18 at Hard Rock Stadium. The final will be held July 19 at MetLife Stadium.

Qualified Teams by Confederation

• 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

Tournament Format and Tie-Break Rules

The 48 teams were divided into 12 groups of four. Each squad plays three group matches. After the group stage, 32 teams proceed to the knockouts: the top two from each group plus the eight best third-place teams.

If teams tie on points, FIFA’s procedure checks head-to-head points, goal difference, then goals scored among tied teams. If still unresolved, overall goal difference, goals scored, and fair play points (yellow/red cards) decide rankings. As a last resort, the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking breaks ties.

Teams from the same confederation can't be drawn together except for European teams.

Watch and Join the Fun

Matches air across Fox and FS1 networks. Fans eager to attend can find tickets through trusted sources online. For those who want to test their soccer knowledge, the free-to-play 2026 Soccer Pick Em with FOX One game on Yahoo Fantasy offers chances to compete solo or with friends and experts.