The FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage is entering a decisive phase, with teams across 12 groups battling for places in the knockout rounds. Under the expanded 48-team format, the top two teams from each group, along with the eight best third-placed teams, will advance to the Round of 32.
Six teams have already secured qualification for the next stage. Norway, France, Argentina, Germany, the United States and Mexico have all collected six points from their opening two matches and are guaranteed to finish in the top two of their respective groups.
