2026 World Cup: Group Standings After Day 2

The 2026 World Cup group's second matchday confirmed the hierarchy in several groups. Teams like France, Germany, Argentina, the United States, Mexico, and Colombia already secured their places in the knockout stage with flawless performances. The host nations, Mexico, the United States, and Canada, particularly met expectations, while several other major European and South American nations also upheld their statuses.

However, this group stage brought some surprises. Japan qualified with four points in Group F, and Cape Verde remained in contention in Group H, emerging as pleasant surprises of the tournament. Egypt also achieved a great feat by securing a spot in the next round after its victory against New Zealand and a draw against Belgium.

Conversely, some teams disappointed, notably Turkey, which was eliminated despite creating numerous chances, as well as Ecuador, facing difficulties ahead of its final match against Germany.

Standings After Day 2

Group A
Mexico – 6 pts (+3)
South Korea – 3 pts (0)
Czech Republic – 1 pt (-1)
South Africa – 1 pt (-2)

Group B
Canada – 4 pts (+6)
Switzerland – 4 pts (+3)
Bosnia and Herzegovina – 1 pt (-3)
Qatar – 1 pt (-6)

Group C
Brazil – 4 pts (+3)
Morocco – 4 pts (+1)
Scotland – 3 pts (0)
Haiti – 0 pt (-4)

Group D
United States – 6 pts (+5)
Australia – 3 pts (0)
Paraguay – 3 pts (-2)
Turkey – 0 pt (-3)

Group E
Germany – 6 pts (+7)
Ivory Coast – 3 pts (0)
Ecuador – 1 pt (-1)
Curaçao – 1 pt (-6)

Group F
Netherlands – 4 pts (+4)
Japan – 4 pts (+4)
Sweden – 3 pts (0)
Tunisia – 0 pt (-8)

Group G
Egypt – 4 pts (+2)
Iran – 2 pts (0)
Belgium – 2 pts (0)
New Zealand – 1 pt (-2)

Group H
Spain – 4 pts (+4)
Uruguay – 2 pts (0)
Cape Verde – 2 pts (0)
Saudi Arabia – 1 pt (-4)

Group I
France – 6 pts (+5)
Norway – 6 pts (+4)
Mali – 0 pt (-3)
Iraq – 0 pt (-6)

Group J
Argentina – 6 pts (+5)
Austria – 3 pts (0)
Algeria – 3 pts (-2)
Jordan – 0 pt (-3)

Group K
Colombia – 6 pts (+3)
Portugal – 4 pts (+5)
DR Congo – 1 pt (-1)
Uzbekistan – 0 pt (-7)

Group L
England – 4 pts (+2)
Ghana – 4 pts (+1)
Croatia – 3 pts (-1)
Panama – 0 pt (-2)