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World Cup 2026 group standings explained
Track all 12 World Cup 2026 group tables with played matches, wins, draws, losses, goal difference and points. See who qualifies for the knockout stage.
How group qualification works
Each of the 12 groups (A-L) has four teams. A win is worth 3 points, a draw 1 point. The top two in every group advance automatically. The best eight third-placed teams also reach the Round of 32.
Tables are sorted by points, then goal difference, then goals scored. Tap a team name for squad, fixtures and results.
Turkey in the standings
Turkey are in Group C. Open that group for fixtures and the full table.
Frequently asked questions
How many groups are in World Cup 2026?
There are 12 groups (A through L), each with four teams - 48 nations in total.
How is World Cup group ranking decided?
Points first, then goal difference, then goals scored, then head-to-head where applicable.
Which third-placed teams go through?
The eight best third-placed teams across all groups join the 24 automatic qualifiers (top two per group) in the Round of 32.
