The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage now contains 12 groups throughout the event.
The current tables highlight the eight best third‑place teams that will move on to the round of 32. When teams finish level on points, FIFA rankings break the tie decisively and decide what third‑place squads earn a spot.
NBC Sports posts complete group tables online. Fox Sports, The New York Times, Sky Sports and Yahoo Sports all provide continuous updates on the third‑place bubble, showing which nations remain in contention for the next round.