The FIFA World Cup 2026: Status – Thursday, 25 June report highlights that the FIFA World Cup 2026 represents a historic milestone in international football, marking the first tournament to feature an expanded field of 48 teams. Co-hosted across 16 iconic cities in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, the event began on June 11 and will conclude with the final on July 19, 2026. This edition introduces a fresh tournament format consisting of 12 groups of four teams each, with the top two from each group and the eight best third-placed teams advancing to a newly introduced Round of 32 knockout stage.
Present Status: FIFA World Cup 2026: Status – Thursday, 25 June
The competition is currently reaching the final matchday of the group stage. Groups A, B, and C completed their final group matches on Wednesday, June 24, confirming several team placements for the next round. Mexico finished a perfect run in Group A, while Switzerland and Canada secured advancement from Group B. Brazil and Morocco dominated Group C to seal their spots.
Group Stage Standings
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Drawn | Points |
| Group A | ||||||
| 1 | Mexico | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 3 | South Korea | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 | Czech Republic | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Group B | ||||||
| 1 | Switzerland | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| 2 | Canada | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 3 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 4 | Qatar | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Group C | ||||||
| 1 | Brazil | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| 2 | Morocco | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| 3 | Scotland | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 | Haiti | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Group D | ||||||
| 1 | United States | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2 | Australia | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | Paraguay | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 | Türkiye | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Group E | ||||||
| 1 | Germany | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2 | Ivory Coast | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | Ecuador | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 | Curaçao | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Group F | ||||||
| 1 | Netherlands | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 2 | Japan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 3 | Sweden | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 | Tunisia | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Group G | ||||||
| 1 | Egypt | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 2 | Iran | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 3 | Belgium | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Group H | ||||||
| 1 | Spain | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 2 | Uruguay | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 3 | Cabo Verde | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 4 | Saudi Arabia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Group I | ||||||
| 1 | France | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2 | Norway | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 3 | Senegal | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Iraq | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Group J | ||||||
| 1 | Argentina | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2 | Austria | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | Algeria | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 | Jordan | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Group K | ||||||
| 1 | Colombia | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2 | Portugal | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 3 | DR Congo | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 | Uzbekistan | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Group L | ||||||
| 1 | England | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 2 | Ghana | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 3 | Croatia | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 | Panama | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Match Results
The final round group stage matches for the opening brackets concluded with these outcomes:
‣ Switzerland 2 – 1 Canada (Group B)
‣ Bosnia and Herzegovina 3 – 1 Qatar (Group B)
‣ Morocco 4 – 2 Haiti (Group C)
‣ Brazil 3 – 0 Scotland (Group C)
‣ South Africa 1 – 0 South Korea (Group A)
‣ Mexico 3 – 0 Czech Republic (Group A)
Upcoming Match Schedule
The final group stage fixtures continue tonight and into tomorrow, with the schedule detailed below:
| Match | Group | Date | Kickoff Time (PKT) | Venue Local Time | Venue |
| Curaçao vs Ivory Coast | Group E | 26 June 2026 | 1:00 AM | 4:00 PM EDT | Philadelphia Stadium |
| Ecuador vs Germany | Group E | 26 June 2026 | 1:00 AM | 4:00 PM EDT | New York New Jersey Stadium |
| Tunisia vs Netherlands | Group F | 26 June 2026 | 4:00 AM | 6:00 PM CDT | Kansas City Stadium |
| Japan vs Sweden | Group F | 26 June 2026 | 4:00 AM | 6:00 PM CDT | Dallas Stadium |
| Türkiye vs United States | Group D | 26 June 2026 | 7:00 AM | 7:00 PM PDT | Los Angeles Stadium |
| Paraguay vs Australia | Group D | 26 June 2026 | 7:00 AM | 7:00 PM PDT | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium |
