World Cup 2026 Table & Standings

The 2026 World Cup puts 48 teams into 12 groups of 4 across the US, Mexico, and Canada. Top two from each group go through automatically. Then the eight best third-placed sides join them in a 32-team knockout bracket. That third-place rule is key — it means goal difference and even fair play points could decide who stays and who goes home.

Overall tracks cumulative group stage points, which is where the best third-placed race gets tense. Home and Away stats carry over from qualifying form, giving you context on which nations travel well — important in a tournament spread across three countries and multiple time zones. Form shows the last 5 competitive matches, so you can spot who's peaking and who's arriving cold.