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2026 World Cup Standings and Knockout Stage Update Through June 25

The countdown continues as the 2026 World Cup edges closer to its knockout rounds. Some teams have already secured their spots in the Round of 32, while many are still fighting hard on the field to claim their place.

So far, a few teams have qualified, but more will join them soon. On Thursday's schedule, Ivory Coast, Curacao, Ecuador, Sweden, Japan, the Netherlands, Australia, and Paraguay are battling for final rankings. Germany and the U.S. have topped their groups, whereas Tunisia and Turkey have been knocked out.

Group Standings Overview

Q = Qualified for Knockout Stage, E = Eliminated

Similar tables exist for Groups B through L with corresponding team points and statuses.

Knockout Stage Qualifiers

Confirmed group winners include Mexico, Switzerland, Brazil, United States, Germany, France, Argentina, and Colombia. Many runner-ups and third-place teams remain to be decided across several groups.

Clinching Scenarios by Group

  • Group A: Mexico has won the group; South Africa advances as second; South Korea can still qualify as a third-place team; Czechia is out.
  • Group B: Switzerland leads the group; Canada is second; Bosnia and Herzegovina likely to advance as a third-place team; Qatar eliminated.
  • Group C: Brazil and Morocco both confirmed for knockouts; Scotland and Haiti eliminated.
  • Group D: United States won the group; Australia and Paraguay have clinched knockout spots; Turkey eliminated.
  • Group E: Germany secured first place; Ivory Coast can qualify with a win or draw; Ecuador and Curacao risk elimination based on results.
  • Group F: Sweden, Netherlands, and Japan are fighting for qualification; Tunisia eliminated if results don't go their way.
  • Groups G-L: Multiple teams like Egypt, Iran, Belgium, Spain, Uruguay, France, Norway, Argentina, Portugal, England, Ghana, Croatia, and others vie for advancing positions with some already qualified or eliminated.

Upcoming Knockout Stage Schedule

The Round of 32 starts on Sunday, June 28, kicking off with matches involving group runners-up and third-place qualifiers. The tournament progresses through the Round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, third-place match, and culminates with the final on Sunday, July 19.

Summary

Each day brings new results that reshape which nations move forward. Some teams have locked in their places early; others face dramatic final group-stage games. We think the next few days will deliver exciting finishes as teams push for the knockout rounds.

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