World Cup 2026: Updated Standings, Knockout Bracket, and Qualification Scenarios as of June 25

The countdown continues toward the knockout rounds of the 2026 World Cup. Several teams have already secured their places in the Round of 32, while many others are still fighting for a spot. On Thursday's matches, teams like Ivory Coast, Curacao, Ecuador, Sweden, Japan, the Netherlands, Australia, and Paraguay are jockeying for better positioning.

Germany and the United States have claimed their group titles. Meanwhile, Tunisia and Turkey were eliminated before their Thursday games. Below is the latest on which squads are advancing and who remains in contention.

Group Standings Overview

Knockout Stage Qualifiers So Far

• Mexico and South Africa from Group A
• Switzerland and Canada from Group B
• Brazil and Morocco from Group C
• United States from Group D (runner-up TBD)
• Germany from Group E (runner-up TBD)
• Groups F through L still mostly undecided

Third-Place Qualification Race

Eight third-place teams will advance to the knockout round, but those spots remain open. Some teams are close to clinching, while others have been eliminated.

Qualification Scenarios by Group

Group A

• Mexico qualified as group winner after defeating South Korea.
• South Africa secured second place with a win over South Korea.
• South Korea out of top two but may still qualify as a best third-place finisher.
• Czechia eliminated following defeat to Mexico.

Group B

• Switzerland topped the group after beating Canada.
• Canada placed second; their Round of 32 game is set for Los Angeles on June 28.
• Bosnia and Herzegovina won their first World Cup match since 2014 and stand a good chance as a top third-place team.
• Qatar eliminated after poor results in consecutive World Cups.

Group C

• Brazil and Morocco have both advanced.
• Scotland and Haiti are out.

Group D

• United States won the group.
• Australia and Paraguay clinched knockout spots.
• Turkey eliminated.

Group E

• Germany secured first place.
• Ivory Coast will advance with a win or draw vs Curacao.
• Ecuador faces elimination if they lose to Ivory Coast.
• Curacao eliminated if Ivory Coast earns any points against Ecuador.

Group F

• Sweden qualifies with a win over Japan.
• Netherlands advances by defeating Tunisia.
• Japan must win their final matches to advance.
• Tunisia eliminated if they lose and the Netherlands beats Sweden.

Group G

• Egypt can top the group with a win over Iran.
• Iran clinches first place with a win over Egypt plus Belgium dropping points.
• Belgium aims for second place with a win over New Zealand and an Iranian loss.
• New Zealand could finish second if they beat Belgium and Iran loses.

Group H

• Spain can finish first with a win over Uruguay.
• Uruguay can take the top spot with a win over Spain plus a Cape Verde loss or draw.
• Cape Verde might reach second with a win over Saudi Arabia and Uruguay's defeat.
• Saudi Arabia could move to third with a win and Uruguay losing.

Group I

• France qualified; will clinch group with a positive result vs Norway.
• Norway also qualified and can top group with a win over France.
• Iraq and Senegal face elimination depending on their final results.

Group J

• Argentina won the group.
• Austria can qualify with a non-loss to Jordan.
• Algeria will qualify with a win over Austria; otherwise depends on tiebreakers.
• Jordan eliminated.

Group K

• Colombia qualified and may win the group with a positive result vs Portugal.
• Portugal will top the group if they beat Colombia.
• DR Congo can qualify either as a third-place team or by a huge win over Uzbekistan.
• Uzbekistan must beat DR Congo to stay in contention.

Group L

• England advances with a win over Panama.
• Ghana qualifies with a win against Croatia.
• Croatia qualifies with a win over Ghana.
• Panama eliminated.