World Cup 2026 standings
Group tables and the knockout bracket, updated automatically as results come in.
Works on Chrome, Edge, Brave & Arc
The 2026 format, explained
48 teams, 12 groups
For the first time in World Cup history, 48 nations compete across 12 groups of 4. The top two from each group advance automatically.
Best third-placed sides advance
The 8 best third-placed teams across all 12 groups also qualify for the Round of 32, giving every team a fighting chance even after an early stumble.
Standard points system
3 points for a win, 1 for a draw, 0 for a loss. Tiebreakers: goal difference → goals scored → head-to-head → fair play.
Live bracket updates
The knockout bracket refreshes automatically as results arrive — qualified teams, match pairings and kick-off times, all in one view.
The knockout path to glory
Round of 32
New for 2026 — 16 group winners + 8 runners-up + 8 best third-placed sides
Round of 16
Single-elimination; no replays
Quarter-finals
Four stadiums host quarter-final pairs
Semi-finals
Two semi-finals; losers meet in third-place play-off
Final
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford NJ · July 19 2026
Reading the group table
Each group table in the extension shows the columns you need at a glance:
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 🇧🇷Brazil | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | +3 | 7 |
2 | 🇲🇦Morocco | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 6 |
3 | 🏴Scotland | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
4 | 🇭🇹Haiti | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 0 |
Illustrated example only. Green indicator = qualified. Live data available in the extension.
Follow every group race and bracket shift
The extension's standings view updates automatically — group tables and the knockout bracket always show the latest picture, however tight the race gets.
Add to Chrome — free