World Cup 2026: Final Group Standings, Qualified Teams and Key Matchups
The group stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 concluded on Sunday, with 32 teams advancing to the Round of 32. Among the standout performers, France and Mexico are the only sides to have won all their group-stage matches. Defending champions Argentina also secured their place in the knockout rounds after their final group game against Jordan.
Notable exits include former champions Uruguay, who failed to progress from Group H, where Spain and World Cup debutants Cape Verde advanced. Brazil, five-time world champions, topped their group and will face Japan in the Round of 32. Argentina will meet Cape Verde, while Portugal, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, face a challenging match against Croatia in Toronto.
The full schedule for the Round of 32 has been released, with matches set to begin next week.
