The FIFA World Cup 2026 has officially started form 11th June with exciting opening-round fixtures producing goals, strong performances, and early surprises. Several traditional football powers began with victories, while a few groups remain completely open after balanced starts.
With the tournament continuing through June and July, teams are now competing for valuable points to secure qualification for the knockout stage.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Latest Match Results
| Time | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 22:30 | Portugal vs DR Congo | Portugal 1–1 DR Congo |
| 01:30 | England vs Croatia | England 4–2 Croatia |
| 04:30 | Ghana vs Panama | Ghana 1–0 Panama |
| 07:30 | Uzbekistan vs Colombia | Uzbekistan 1–3 Colombia |
| 21:30 | Czechia vs South Africa | Not Started |
Group A Standings
| Team | MP | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
| Mexico | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2–0 | +2 | 3 |
| Republic of Korea | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2–1 | +1 | 3 |
| Czechia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1–2 | -1 | 0 |
| South Africa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0–2 | -2 | 0 |
Mexico and Republic of Korea made strong starts and currently occupy the qualification positions.
Group B Standings
| Team | MP | W | D | L | Goals | Pts |
| Switzerland | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1–1 | 1 |
| Canada | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1–1 | 1 |
| Qatar | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1–1 | 1 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1–1 | 1 |
Group B remains completely balanced after the opening round.
Group C Standings
| Team | MP | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
| Scotland | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1–0 | +1 | 3 |
| Morocco | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1–1 | 0 | 1 |
| Brazil | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1–1 | 0 | 1 |
| Haiti | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0–1 | -1 | 0 |
Scotland emerged as one of the early surprise leaders.
Group D Standings
| Team | MP | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
| USA | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4–1 | +3 | 3 |
| Australia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2–0 | +2 | 3 |
| Türkiye | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0–2 | -2 | 0 |
| Paraguay | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1–4 | -3 | 0 |
USA delivered one of the strongest attacking performances of the opening round.
Group E Standings
| Team | MP | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
| Germany | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7–1 | +6 | 3 |
| Ivory Coast | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1–0 | +1 | 3 |
| Ecuador | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0–1 | -1 | 0 |
| Curaçao | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1–7 | -6 | 0 |
Germany recorded the biggest victory of the tournament so far.
Group F Standings
| Team | MP | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
| Sweden | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5–1 | +4 | 3 |
| Japan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2–2 | 0 | 1 |
| Netherlands | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2–2 | 0 | 1 |
| Tunisia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1–5 | -4 | 0 |
Group G Standings
| Team | MP | W | D | L | Goals | Pts |
| New Zealand | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2–2 | 1 |
| Iran | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2–2 | 1 |
| Belgium | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1–1 | 1 |
| Egypt | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1–1 | 1 |
Group H Standings
| Team | MP | W | D | L | Goals | Pts |
| Uruguay | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1–1 | 1 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1–1 | 1 |
| Spain | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0–0 | 1 |
| Cabo Verde | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0–0 | 1 |
Group I Standings
| Team | MP | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
| Norway | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4–1 | +3 | 3 |
| France | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3–1 | +2 | 3 |
| Senegal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1–3 | -2 | 0 |
| Iraq | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1–4 | -3 | 0 |
Group J Standings
| Team | MP | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
| Argentina | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3–0 | +3 | 3 |
| Austria | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3–1 | +2 | 3 |
| Jordan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1–3 | -2 | 0 |
| Algeria | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0–3 | -3 | 0 |
Group K Standings
| Team | MP | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
| Colombia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3–1 | +2 | 3 |
| DR Congo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1–1 | 1 | |
| Portugal | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1–1 | 1 | |
| Uzbekistan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1–3 | -2 | 0 |
Group L Standings
| Team | MP | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
| England | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4–2 | +2 | 3 |
| Ghana | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1–0 | +1 | 3 |
| Panama | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0–1 | -1 | 0 |
| Croatia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2–4 | -2 | 0 |
What’s Next in FIFA World Cup 2026?
The opening round has already created excitement, but the tournament remains wide open. With multiple strong teams and emerging contenders competing across 12 groups, every upcoming match will play a crucial role in deciding qualification for the knockout stage.
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