The FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage has reached a decisive phase, with several teams securing top spots in their groups and booking places in the Round of 32. The expanded 48-team tournament features 12 groups, with the top two teams from each group and the eight best third-placed teams advancing to the knockout stage.
Mexico, Switzerland, Brazil, the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, France, Argentina, Colombia and England finished as group leaders, while several traditional football powers and surprise packages also progressed.
