The U.S. men’s national team became the second nation to secure a spot in the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. However, it hasn’t won its group … yet.
Following its 2-0 victory over Australia, the USA improved to 2-0-0 in Group D play, meaning that it only needs to draw in its next match against Türkiye to finish first. But the USA can also secure first place in Group D later on Friday. If Paraguay either wins or secures a draw in its match against Türkiye, the USA will win its group at the World Cup for the first time since 2010.
As we’re in the midst of each nation’s Match Day 2, here is a closer look at the World Cup bracket and scenarios.
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Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D
Group E | Group F | Group G | Group H
Group I | Group J | Group K | Group L
Third-Place Rankings
(All records are win-draw-loss)
| Record | Goal Differential | Points | |
| 1. Mexico | 2-0-0 | 3 | 6 |
| 2. South Korea | 1-0-1 | 0 | 3 |
| 3. Czechia | 0-1-1 | -1 | 1 |
| 4. South Africa | 0-1-1 | -2 | 1 |
Mexico’s win over South Korea on Friday meant it gained Group A as a result of the primary tiebreaker is head-to-head outcomes. Mexico’s lead to its last sport towards Czechia will not matter for its standing, though it should matter to the Czechs.
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| Record | Goal Differential | Points | |
| 1. Canada | 1-1-0 | 6 | 4 |
| 2. Switzerland | 1-1-0 | 3 | 4 |
| 3. Bosnia and Herzegovina | 0-1-1 | -3 | 1 |
| 4. Qatar | 0-1-1 | -6 | 1 |
With robust objective variations and the top-eight third-place groups now qualifying, Canada and Switzerland will seemingly advance. The winner of Group B will probably be decided by the matchup between the 2 nations on Wednesday, June 24 (3 p.m. ET on FOX). Switzerland must win that sport to win Group B because of Canada’s superior objective distinction.
| Record | Goal Differential | Points | |
| 1. Morocco | 1-1-0 | 1 | 4 |
| 2. Scotland | 1-0-1 | 0 | 3 |
| 3. Brazil | 0-1-0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4. Haiti | 0-0-1 | -1 | 0 |
Morocco was capable of safe three factors following its draw towards Brazil, getting a much-needed win over Scotland. With the victory, Morocco moved into first place in Group C, however Brazil nonetheless has to face Haiti.
| Record | Goal Differential | Points | |
| 1. USA | 2-0-0 | 5 | 6 |
| 2. Australia | 1-0-1 | 0 | 3 |
| 3. Türkiye | 0-0-1 | -2 | 0 |
| 4. Paraguay | 0-0-1 | -3 | 0 |
The USA clinched its spot within the knockout stage. Its win over Australia on Friday additionally put it in pole place to win Group D, as it will possibly safe first place with only a attract its group match finale towards Türkiye or if Paraguay is ready to get a degree in its match towards Türkiye on Friday.
Australia has the higher hand to complete second within the group. It defeated Türkiye, 2-0, in its first match of group play.
United States vs Australia Highlights
| Record | Goal Differential | Points | |
| 1. Germany | 1-0-0 | 3 | 6 |
| 2. Ivory Coast | 1-0-1 | 0 | 3 |
| 3. Czechia | 0-1-1 | -1 | 1 |
| 4. South Africa | 0-1-1 | -2 | 1 |
Germany is in a really robust place after its first sport, which noticed it beat Curaçao and get a plus-6 objective differential. The Germans’ matchup towards the Ivory Coast on Saturday will go a good distance in figuring out which nation will win this group.
Ecuador might want to beat Curaçao on Saturday to present itself a superb probability to advance with a matchup towards Germany on the horizon in its last match of the group stage.
| Record | Goal Differential | Points | |
| 1. Sweden | 1-0-0 | 4 | 3 |
| 2. Japan | 0-1-0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3. Netherlands | 0-1-0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4. Tunisia | 0-0-1 | -4 | 0 |
Sweden is trying good after a blowout win over Tunisia in its first sport, nevertheless it faces two troublesome matches towards the Netherlands and Japan to shut out group play.
The Dutch and Japanese performed to an exhilarating 2-2 draw of their matchup to open the event. Each groups nonetheless have a superb probability of successful Group F, however that may seemingly require a win over Sweden.
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| Record | Goal Differential | Points | |
| 1. New Zealand | 0-1-0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2. Iran | 0-1-0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3. Belgium | 0-1-0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4. Egypt | 0-1-0 | 0 | 1 |
It is all up for grabs in Group G after two attracts within the opening two matches. Belgium will nonetheless be favored to win the group with matches towards New Zealand and Iran on the horizon.
| Record | Goal Differential | Points | |
| 1. Uruguay | 0-1-0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2. Saudi Arabia | 0-1-0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3. Spain | 0-1-0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4. Cape Verde | 0-1-0 | 0 | 1 |
Spain will nonetheless be favored to win this group, even after a draw towards Cape Verde in what ought to have been its best matchup. Uruguay was the second favourite, nevertheless it dropped factors towards Saudi Arabia.
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| Record | Goal Differential | Points | |
| 1. Norway | 1-0-0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2. France | 1-0-0 | 2 | 3 |
| 3. Senegal | 0-0-1 | -2 | 0 |
| 4. Iraq | 0-0-1 | -3 | 0 |
Benefit to France and Norway after one match day. Norway took care of enterprise towards Iraq, whereas France acquired an enormous three factors towards Senegal in its opener. These groups will play on the ultimate match day.
France can take a giant step towards qualifying with a win over Iraq in its second match. A optimistic end result for Senegal towards Norway would additionally go a good distance after its loss to France.
| Record | Goal Differential | Points | |
| 1. Argentina | 1-0-0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2. Austria | 1-0-0 | 2 | 3 |
| 3. Jordan | 0-0-1 | -2 | 0 |
| 4. Algeria | 0-0-1 | -3 | 0 |
Argentina and Austria, the 2 favorites on this group, took care of enterprise of their respective first video games. They’ll meet on the ultimate match day, when each groups could have already got certified for the spherical of 32. Algeria and Jordan, although, have work to do.
| Record | Goal Differential | Points | |
| 1. Colombia | 1-0-0 | 2 | 3 |
| 2. DR Congo | 0-1-0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3. Portugal | 0-1-0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4. Uzbekistan | 0-0-1 | -2 | 0 |
Portugal sputtered towards DR Congo and now has work to do with a view to qualify for the spherical of 32. Cristiano Ronaldo & Co. will probably be anticipated to beat Uzbekistan, however a sport on Saturday, June 27 to shut out group play towards Colombia may very well be essential.
| Record | Goal Differential | Points | |
| 1. England | 1-0-0 | 2 | 3 |
| 2. Ghana | 1-0-0 | 1 | 3 |
| 3. Panama | 0-0-1 | -1 | 0 |
| 4. Croatia | 0-0-1 | -2 | 0 |
England acquired an enormous end result with its win over Croatia. The Three Lions will now be favorites to win its last two group video games towards Ghana and Panama.
Talking of Ghana, it has England subsequent. Good factor it discovered a late winner towards Panama, as a result of these three factors have been massively obligatory forward of video games towards England and Croatia to shut its group-stage video games.
| Record | Goal Differential | Goals Scored | Points | |
| 1. Netherlands | 0-1-0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2. Brazil | 0-1-0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 3. Belgium | 0-1-0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 4. Portugal | 0-1-0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 5. Spain | 0-1-0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 6. Czechia | 0-1-1 | -1 | 2 | 1 |
| 7. Bosnia and Herzegovina | 0-1-1 | -3 | 2 | 1 |
| 8. Ecuador | 0-0-1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 9. Panama | 0-0-1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 10. Senegal | 0-0-1 | -2 | 1 | 0 |
| 11. Jordan | 0-0-1 | -2 | 1 | 0 |
| 12. Türkiye | 0-0-1 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
The Netherlands sits atop the third-place standings at first of Match Day 9 because of targets scored, which is the second tiebreaker after objective differential. The eight third-place groups with probably the most factors advance to the spherical of 32.
Spherical Of 32 Matchups
- Mexico plays the third-place team from Group C, E, F, H or I in Mexico City Stadium on June 30.
- The winner of Group E plays the third-place team from Group A, B, C, D or F in Boston Stadium on June 29.
- The winner of Group I plays the third-place team from Group C, D, F, G or H in New York New Jersey Stadium on June 30.
- The runner-up of Group A plays the runner-up of Group B in Los Angeles Stadium on June 28.
- The runner-up of Group F plays the runner-up of Group C in Monterrey Stadium on June 29.
- The runner-up of Group K plays the runner-up of Group L in Toronto Stadium on July 2.
- The winner of Group H plays the runner-up of Group J in Los Angeles Stadium on July 2.
- The runner-up of Group D plays the third-place team from Group B, E, F, I or J in San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on July 1.
- The winner of Group G plays the third-place team from Group A, E, H, I or J in Seattle Stadium on July 1.
- The winner of Group C plays the runner-up of Group F in Houston Stadium on June 29.
- The runner-up of Group E plays the runner-up of Group I in Dallas Stadium on June 30.
- The winner of Group L plays the third-place team from Group E, H, I, J or K in Atlanta on July 1.
- The winner of Group J plays the runner-up of Group H in Miami Stadium on July 3.
- The runner-up of Group D plays the runner-up of Group G in Dallas Stadium on July 3.
- The winner of Group B plays the third-place team from Group E, F, G, I or J in BC Place Vancouver on July 2.
- The winner of Group K plays the third-place team from Group D, E, I, J or L in Kansas City Stadium on July 3.
