Follow the group stage as it unfolds, with clear standings and a quick read on who's pushing for the knockout rounds.
Updated standings from the opening rounds across the tournament
| Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 🇭🇷Croatia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 🇸🇳Senegal | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 🇰🇷South Korea | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇷Brazil | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 🇵🇹Portugal | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 🇲🇦Morocco | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇷Argentina | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 🇳🇱Netherlands | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 🇬🇭Ghana | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪Germany | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 🇺🇸United States | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 🇺🇾Uruguay | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 🇦🇺Australia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
A closer look at squads shaping the early group-stage picture
Fluid attacking football built on quick combinations, with depth across the front line that keeps opponents guessing.
A settled squad with a clear defensive structure, comfortable controlling tempo in tight, must-win games.
Known for organised pressing and set-piece efficiency, often growing stronger as a tournament progresses.
A disciplined, well-drilled side that has started strongly and looks comfortable managing narrow leads.
Technical and patient in build-up play, with experienced players guiding a squad in transition.
A flexible system that shifts between possession-based play and quick transitions depending on the opponent.
Compare every table, then dig into our match-by-match previews for the full picture.