2026 FIFA World Cup

World Cup 2026 Standings: How the Groups Work

A clear guide to World Cup standings in 2026: how the 12 groups work, how points are earned, and exactly who advances to the knockout round.

2026 FIFA World Cup

The New 48-Team Group Structure

2026 FIFA World Cup

How Teams Earn Points

2026 FIFA World Cup

Who Advances From the Groups

NinetyMins

Read the full story

Live scores, match reports & ratings for the 2026 World Cup.

Open on ninetymins.com