Official FIFA World Cup 2026

 

FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 GROUP STANDINGS AFTER THE FIRST ROUND OF MATCHES

The first round of matches is complete and we already have a clearer picture of how things are shaping up.

GROUP A

1. Mexico - 3 Points (+2)

2. South Korea - 3 Points (+1)

3. Czech Republic - 0 Points (-1)

4. South Africa - 0 Points (-2)

Mexico lead the group on goal difference, while South Africa have work to do after a disappointing start.

GROUP B

1. Switzerland - 1 Point

2. Canada - 1 Point

3. Qatar - 1 Point

4. Bosnia and Herzegovina - 1 Point

The most balanced group so far. Everyone is level on points and goal difference.

GROUP C

1. Scotland - 3 Points (+1)

2. Morocco - 1 Point

3. Brazil - 1 Point

4. Haiti - 0 Points (-1)

Scotland are the surprise leaders after Matchday 1.

GROUP D

1. United States - 3 Points (+3)

2. Australia - 3 Points (+2)

3. Turkey - 0 Points (-2)

4. Paraguay - 0 Points (-3)

The United States have made an early statement.

GROUP E

1. Germany - 3 Points (+6)

2. Ivory Coast - 3 Points (+1)

3. Ecuador - 0 Points (-1)

4. Curaçao - 0 Points (-6)

Germany currently look like the team to beat after that massive opening win.

GROUP F

1. Sweden - 3 Points (+4)

2. Japan - 1 Point

3. Netherlands - 1 Point

4. Tunisia - 0 Points (-4)

A brilliant start from Sweden puts them in control.

GROUP G

1. New Zealand - 1 Point

2. Iran - 1 Point

3. Belgium - 1 Point

4. Egypt - 1 Point

Nobody has an advantage here. Everything is still open.

GROUP H

1. Uruguay - 1 Point

2. Saudi Arabia - 1 Point

3. Spain - 1 Point

4. Cape Verde - 1 Point

Another group where nobody has managed to pull ahead.

GROUP I

1. Norway - 3 Points (+3)

2. France - 3 Points (+2)

3. Senegal - 0 Points (-2)

4. Iraq - 0 Points (-3)

Norway and France are already setting the pace.

GROUP J

1. Argentina - 3 Points (+3)

2. Austria - 3 Points (+2)

3. Jordan - 0 Points (-2)

4. Algeria - 0 Points (-3)

Argentina start exactly where many people expected them to be.

GROUP K

1. Colombia - 3 Points (+2)

2. DR Congo - 1 Point

3. Portugal - 1 Point

4. Uzbekistan - 0 Points (-2)

Portugal still have plenty of work to do despite avoiding defeat.

GROUP L

1. England - 3 Points (+2)

2. Ghana - 3 Points (+1)

3. Panama - 0 Points (-1)

4. Croatia - 0 Points (-2)

England edge Ghana at the top on goal difference.

So after first round of matches, Germany, United States, Argentina, England and Mexico look the most convincing.