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Paraguay 0-0 Australia: Stalemate sends Socceroos into World Cup knockout stage as Group D runners-up
Football ·
Paraguay 0-0 Australia: Socceroos seal knockout stage place with disciplined defensive display in Group D finale at Levi's Stadium. Australia finish second behind USA; Paraguay await third-place verdict.
Japan 1-1 Sweden: Maeda and Elanga trade second-half strikes as both nations clinch World Cup 2026 knockout berths
Football ·
Japan and Sweden secured knockout berths with a 1-1 draw in World Cup 2026 Group F. Daizen Maeda opened the scoring; Anthony Elanga equalised. Japan face Brazil; Sweden likely face France in the round of 32.
Netherlands 3-1 Tunisia: Brobbey and Van Hecke strike as Dutch top Group F to set up Morocco clash
Football ·
Match report: Netherlands 3-1 Tunisia in World Cup 2026 Group F. Brobbey scores third goal of tournament, Van Hecke header seals top spot. Dutch face Morocco next.
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World Cup · 2026Current World Cup 2026 standings with 48 teams. USA leads the table with 6 points after 2 matches, followed by Australia on 4 points. The table shows wins, draws, losses, goals scored and conceded, goal difference, and recent form — essential for pre-match betting analysis.
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| Group D | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team1 USA | Played2 | Won2 | Drawn0 | Lost0 | Goals For:Goals Against6:1 | Goal Diff+5 | Points6 | Form WW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team2 Australia | Played3 | Won1 | Drawn1 | Lost1 | Goals For:Goals Against2:2 | Goal Diff0 | Points4 | Form DLW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team3 Paraguay | Played3 | Won1 | Drawn1 | Lost1 | Goals For:Goals Against2:4 | Goal Diff-2 | Points4 | Form DWL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team4 Türkiye | Played2 | Won0 | Drawn0 | Lost2 | Goals For:Goals Against0:3 | Goal Diff-3 | Points0 | Form LL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Group A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team1 Mexico | Played3 | Won3 | Drawn0 | Lost0 | Goals For:Goals Against6:0 | Goal Diff+6 | Points9 | Form WWW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team2 South Africa | Played3 | Won1 | Drawn1 | Lost1 | Goals For:Goals Against2:3 | Goal Diff-1 | Points4 | Form WDL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team3 South Korea | Played3 | Won1 | Drawn0 | Lost2 | Goals For:Goals Against2:3 | Goal Diff-1 | Points3 | Form LLW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team4 Czechia | Played3 | Won0 | Drawn1 | Lost2 | Goals For:Goals Against2:6 | Goal Diff-4 | Points1 | Form LDL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Group E | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team1 Germany | Played3 | Won2 | Drawn0 | Lost1 | Goals For:Goals Against10:4 | Goal Diff+6 | Points6 | Form LWW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team2 Ivory Coast | Played3 | Won2 | Drawn0 | Lost1 | Goals For:Goals Against4:2 | Goal Diff+2 | Points6 | Form WLW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team3 Ecuador | Played3 | Won1 | Drawn1 | Lost1 | Goals For:Goals Against2:2 | Goal Diff0 | Points4 | Form WDL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team4 Curaçao | Played3 | Won0 | Drawn1 | Lost2 | Goals For:Goals Against1:9 | Goal Diff-8 | Points1 | Form LDL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Group B | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team1 Switzerland | Played3 | Won2 | Drawn1 | Lost0 | Goals For:Goals Against7:3 | Goal Diff+4 | Points7 | Form WWD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team2 Canada | Played3 | Won1 | Drawn1 | Lost1 | Goals For:Goals Against8:3 | Goal Diff+5 | Points4 | Form LWD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team3Bosnia & Herzegovina | Played3 | Won1 | Drawn1 | Lost1 | Goals For:Goals Against5:6 | Goal Diff-1 | Points4 | Form WLD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team4 Qatar | Played3 | Won0 | Drawn1 | Lost2 | Goals For:Goals Against2:10 | Goal Diff-8 | Points1 | Form LLD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Group F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team1 Netherlands | Played3 | Won2 | Drawn1 | Lost0 | Goals For:Goals Against10:4 | Goal Diff+6 | Points7 | Form WWD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team2 Japan | Played3 | Won1 | Drawn2 | Lost0 | Goals For:Goals Against7:3 | Goal Diff+4 | Points5 | Form DWD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team3 Sweden | Played3 | Won1 | Drawn1 | Lost1 | Goals For:Goals Against7:7 | Goal Diff0 | Points4 | Form DLW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team4 Tunisia | Played3 | Won0 | Drawn0 | Lost3 | Goals For:Goals Against2:12 | Goal Diff-10 | Points0 | Form LLL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Group C | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team1 Brazil | Played3 | Won2 | Drawn1 | Lost0 | Goals For:Goals Against7:1 | Goal Diff+6 | Points7 | Form WWD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team2 Morocco | Played3 | Won2 | Drawn1 | Lost0 | Goals For:Goals Against6:3 | Goal Diff+3 | Points7 | Form WWD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team3 Scotland | Played3 | Won1 | Drawn0 | Lost2 | Goals For:Goals Against1:4 | Goal Diff-3 | Points3 | Form LLW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team4 Haiti | Played3 | Won0 | Drawn0 | Lost3 | Goals For:Goals Against2:8 | Goal Diff-6 | Points0 | Form LLL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Group G | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team1 Egypt | Played2 | Won1 | Drawn1 | Lost0 | Goals For:Goals Against4:2 | Goal Diff+2 | Points4 | Form WD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team2 Iran | Played2 | Won0 | Drawn2 | Lost0 | Goals For:Goals Against2:2 | Goal Diff0 | Points2 | Form DD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team3 Belgium | Played2 | Won0 | Drawn2 | Lost0 | Goals For:Goals Against1:1 | Goal Diff0 | Points2 | Form DD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team4 New Zealand | Played2 | Won0 | Drawn1 | Lost1 | Goals For:Goals Against3:5 | Goal Diff-2 | Points1 | Form LD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Group H | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team1 Spain | Played2 | Won1 | Drawn1 | Lost0 | Goals For:Goals Against4:0 | Goal Diff+4 | Points4 | Form WD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team2 Uruguay | Played2 | Won0 | Drawn2 | Lost0 | Goals For:Goals Against3:3 | Goal Diff0 | Points2 | Form DD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team3Cape Verde Islands | Played2 | Won0 | Drawn2 | Lost0 | Goals For:Goals Against2:2 | Goal Diff0 | Points2 | Form DD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team4 Saudi Arabia | Played2 | Won0 | Drawn1 | Lost1 | Goals For:Goals Against1:5 | Goal Diff-4 | Points1 | Form LD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Group I | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team1 France | Played2 | Won2 | Drawn0 | Lost0 | Goals For:Goals Against6:1 | Goal Diff+5 | Points6 | Form WW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team2 Norway | Played2 | Won2 | Drawn0 | Lost0 | Goals For:Goals Against7:3 | Goal Diff+4 | Points6 | Form WW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team3 Senegal | Played2 | Won0 | Drawn0 | Lost2 | Goals For:Goals Against3:6 | Goal Diff-3 | Points0 | Form LL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team4 Iraq | Played2 | Won0 | Drawn0 | Lost2 | Goals For:Goals Against1:7 | Goal Diff-6 | Points0 | Form LL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Group J | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team1 Argentina | Played2 | Won2 | Drawn0 | Lost0 | Goals For:Goals Against5:0 | Goal Diff+5 | Points6 | Form WW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team2 Austria | Played2 | Won1 | Drawn0 | Lost1 | Goals For:Goals Against3:3 | Goal Diff0 | Points3 | Form LW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team3 Algeria | Played2 | Won1 | Drawn0 | Lost1 | Goals For:Goals Against2:4 | Goal Diff-2 | Points3 | Form WL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team4 Jordan | Played2 | Won0 | Drawn0 | Lost2 | Goals For:Goals Against2:5 | Goal Diff-3 | Points0 | Form LL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Group K | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team1 Colombia | Played2 | Won2 | Drawn0 | Lost0 | Goals For:Goals Against4:1 | Goal Diff+3 | Points6 | Form WW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team2 Portugal | Played2 | Won1 | Drawn1 | Lost0 | Goals For:Goals Against6:1 | Goal Diff+5 | Points4 | Form WD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team3 DR Congo | Played2 | Won0 | Drawn1 | Lost1 | Goals For:Goals Against1:2 | Goal Diff-1 | Points1 | Form LD | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team4 Uzbekistan | Played2 | Won0 | Drawn0 | Lost2 | Goals For:Goals Against1:8 | Goal Diff-7 | Points0 | Form LL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Group L | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team1 England | Played2 | Won1 | Drawn1 | Lost0 | Goals For:Goals Against4:2 | Goal Diff+2 | Points4 | Form DW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team2 Ghana | Played2 | Won1 | Drawn1 | Lost0 | Goals For:Goals Against1:0 | Goal Diff+1 | Points4 | Form DW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team3 Croatia | Played2 | Won1 | Drawn0 | Lost1 | Goals For:Goals Against3:4 | Goal Diff-1 | Points3 | Form WL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team4 Panama | Played2 | Won0 | Drawn0 | Lost2 | Goals For:Goals Against0:2 | Goal Diff-2 | Points0 | Form LL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Team Stats
Side-by-side performance comparison of all 48 teams in the World Cup. Mexico leads with 3 wins this season. The colour-coded heatmap highlights wins, losses, draws, goals scored and conceded, goal difference, and win percentage — making it easy to spot the strongest and weakest teams at a glance for betting analysis.
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Teams
World CupAll 48 teams competing in the World Cup 2026 season. Click any club to view their full squad, match history, and detailed statistics.
BelgiumFranceCroatiaSwedenBrazilUruguayColombiaSpainEnglandPanamaJapanSenegalSwitzerlandMexicoSouth KoreaAustraliaIranSaudi ArabiaGermanyArgentinaPortugalTunisiaMoroccoEgyptCzechiaAustriaTürkiyeNorwayScotlandBosnia & HerzegovinaNetherlandsIvory CoastGhanaDR CongoSouth AfricaAlgeriaCape Verde IslandsJordanIraqUzbekistanQatarParaguayEcuadorUSAHaitiNew ZealandCanadaCuraçaoPast Seasons
World CupBrowse 5 archived seasons of the World Cup, from 2010 to 2026. Each season page includes full standings, top scorers, and match results — useful for comparing historical performance and identifying long-term betting patterns.
Analysis
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off on June 11 across the United States, Canada and Mexico — the first edition to be staged by three host nations and the first to feature 48 teams. With 104 matches spread across 16 venues over 39 days, the tournament represents the biggest World Cup ever staged. The expanded format means 32 teams advance from the group stage (the top two from each of 12 groups plus the eight best third-place finishers), opening up new pathways for dark horses while rewarding depth in the squads that go deepest.
The Groups at a Glance
Twelve groups of four were drawn in December 2024. Hosts Mexico opened with a 2-0 win over South Africa in Group A at the iconic Estadio Azteca. Canada (Group B) face Switzerland, Qatar, and Bosnia and Herzegovina in a balanced section. The United States (Group D) start against Paraguay before meeting Australia and Türkiye. Brazil headline Group C alongside Morocco, Haiti and Scotland. Defending champions Argentina (Group J) face Algeria, Austria and Jordan. England (Group L) begin against Croatia in a rematch of the 2018 semifinal, with Ghana and Panama also lying in wait.
Who Are the Favourites?
Bookmakers have Spain and France as joint favourites at +450 according to BetMGM odds as of June 12. Spain climbed to the top after a favourable draw and a squad blending young talents like Lamine Yamal with tournament-hardened veterans such as Rodri. France, runners-up in 2022 and winners in 2018, boast the competition's deepest talent pool. Kylian Mbappé remains the face of the tournament and the Golden Boot favourite after scoring eight in Qatar 2022.
England (+700) have been one of the most consistent tournament sides under Gareth Southgate, reaching at least the quarterfinals in three straight major tournaments. Portugal (+700) have the deepest squad in their history and the enduring presence of Cristiano Ronaldo. Brazil (+900) are always contenders but arrive with questions about defensive organisation. Argentina (+900) defend the crown Lionel Messi lifted in 2022 and remain a serious threat built on collective solidity rather than individual stardom.
Germany (+1400) are on an upward trajectory after a disappointing run between 2018 and 2022, while the Netherlands (+2000) bring a disciplined tactical structure under Ronald Koeman.
Dark Horses Worth Watching
Colombia (+4000) came within extra time of winning the 2024 Copa América and took four points off Argentina in CONMEBOL qualifying. Luis Díaz enters the tournament in the form of his life. Ecuador (+6600) conceded only five goals across the entire South American qualification campaign — the best defensive record of any confederation — with Moisés Caicedo and Willian Pacho anchoring a miserly spine. Senegal (+6600) are dangerous after being stripped of their 2025 AFCON title and arrive with a chip on their shoulder and genuine top-end talent in players like Sadio Mané and Nicolas Jackson.
The Iran Situation: Football at the Centre of Geopolitical Storm
No team arrives under more off-field scrutiny than Iran. The national team — drawn in Group G alongside Belgium, Egypt and New Zealand — has been embroiled in multiple controversies that stretch far beyond the pitch.
Protests and calls for a FIFA ban. In the week leading up to the tournament, protesters gathered outside the FIFA Congress in Vancouver and in Los Angeles calling for Iran to be expelled from the World Cup. Activists and former Iran players argue the national team is effectively controlled by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and that its presence at the tournament serves to sportswash the regime's human rights record. At least 200 Iranian diaspora protesters demonstrated outside SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles before Iran's opening match against New Zealand on June 15.
Threats to halt matches. Iran's Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali warned FIFA that the team would stop matches if unauthorised flags are displayed or political slogans are chanted in stadiums. The threat specifically targets the pre-revolutionary "Lion and Sun" flag, which has become a symbol of opposition among Iranian dissidents at previous tournaments.
The Seattle Pride Match dispute. Iran and Egypt jointly protested to FIFA after Seattle organisers designated their June 26 group-stage fixture at Lumen Field as a "Pride Match," coinciding with Seattle's Pride weekend. Both federations urged FIFA to prevent any LGBTQ+ Pride-related activities during the match. The diplomatic standoff adds another layer of tension to a fixture that carries significance beyond the group standings.
Ticket allocation and visa issues. Iran's football federation said its ticket allocation was withdrawn days before the tournament, leaving supporters who had already booked travel unable to attend. Additionally, the US Department of Homeland Security restricted Iran's delegation to crossing the border from their training base in Tijuana, Mexico only on the day before each match — an arrangement rarely imposed on other national teams.
Political pressure and player scrutiny. Iran's players face impossible circumstances — representing their country on the world stage while the regime they nominally represent faces intensifying international criticism. Any gesture on the pitch, any goal celebration, any glance at the stands carries political weight. The team's World Cup history includes notable examples of players facing repercussions for expressing solidarity with protesters back home, and those dynamics remain active in 2026.
Historical Context
Brazil remain the most decorated nation with five World Cup titles (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002). Germany and Italy have four each. Argentina joined the three-title club with their 2022 win in Qatar. France have two (1998, 2018) and are seeking a third. England's solitary title remains 1966. Only European and South American nations have ever reached a World Cup final — a fact that underscores the challenge facing any potential first-time winner from Africa, Asia or CONCACAF.
Betting Perspective
This World Cup's expanded format changes the betting calculus. With 32 of 48 teams advancing past the group stage, backing teams to qualify from the group is a fundamentally different proposition than in previous tournaments where only two of four progressed. The eight best third-place spots mean even teams that drop points early can recover — something worth factoring into group stage betting.
- Group stage performance is critical for futures bets. Teams that top their groups gain a pathway advantage under FIFA's new bracket structure, designed to keep the top four ranked nations (Spain, Argentina, France, England) on opposite sides of the draw until the semifinals.
- Iran's volatility makes their group stage matches unpredictable from a betting standpoint. The off-field distractions, political threats to halt matches, and the unusual visa/border situation create a uniquely unstable environment. Their Group G matches may be worth approaching with caution — or looking at market movements before kickoff for signals.
- Dark horse value exists deeper down the board. Ecuador's defensive record (+6600), Colombia's momentum (+4000) and Senegal's motivation (+6600) each offer alternative paths to the latter stages that aren't priced into the favourites' odds.
- Team news and lineups will be more important than ever. The expanded squad sizes and the tournament's position at the end of a gruelling European season means rotation, fatigue and injuries will shape outcomes more than usual.
Predictions
Most Likely Winner: Spain (+450). The squad balance is exceptional — a world-class midfield anchored by Rodri, creative spark from Yamal, Pedri and Dani Olmo, and a favourable draw that keeps them away from the other top seeds until the semifinal stage.
Dark Horse: Colombia (+4000). The Copa América near-miss in 2024 forged genuine tournament resilience. Díaz is playing at his peak, and the Colombian midfield has the physicality and technical quality to trouble any opponent.
Best Player to Watch: Kylian Mbappé (France). The tournament's defining individual talent. He leads the Golden Boot race before a ball is kicked and operates at a level that shifts match scripts by force of will. Every game France plays will be framed around what Mbappé does next.
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