2026 World Cup group stage table, full standings for all 12 groups

The 2026 men's World Cup has 48 teams competing in 72 group stage games, with the knockout rounds adding an extra 32 games to the schedule. Bring it on. MORE — Daily schedule for 2026 World Cup Remember: in this new expanded World Cup format (the first time in history there have been 48 teams) the top two groups qualify for the Round of 32 knockout stage automatically, while the eight-best third-place teams will join them in the last 32. And just in case you're struggling to keep up with h