FIFA World Cup 2026: Updated group standings after Iran vs New Zealand
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All the matchday 5 games ended in draws.
Matchday 5 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 concluded with draws as none of the teams emerged victorious; instead, each nation shared a point in their respective fixtures.
Another matchday of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and another thrilling day of competition. It all started with Cabo Verde holding off Spain’s danger and earning a historic goalless draw. Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1, while Saudi Arabia and Uruguay followed suit shortly after. Iran and New Zealand then played a thrilling World Cup match, which ended in a 2-2 draw.
Also read: When was last time FOUR FIFA World Cup matches ended in draws on a matchday?
FIFA World Cup 2026: All nations at the competition
Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Czech Republic, Canada, Jordan, New Zealand, Curacao, Iraq, Haiti, Qatar, Panama, DR Congo, Tunisia, Cape Verde, Uzbekistan, Saudi Arabia, Ghana, Algeria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iran, Sweden, Paraguay, Australia, Ivory Coast, Egypt, Scotland, Austria, Uruguay, Norway, USA, Canada, Croatia, Switzerland, Colombia, Turkiye, Japan, Ecuador, Senegal, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Morocco, Brazil, Portugal, England, Argentina, Spain, France
FIFA World Cup 2026: Matchday 5 results
Spain 0-0 Cape Verde
Belgium 1-1 Egypt
Saudi Arabia 1-1 Uruguay
Iran 2-2 New Zealand
Also read: Iran 2-2 New Zealand: Five key takeaways from FIFA World Cup 2026 clash
FIFA World Cup 2026: Updated group table
Group A
| Team | MP | W | D | L | Points |
| Mexico | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| South Korea | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Czechia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| South Africa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Group B
| Team | MP | W | D | L | Points |
| Canada | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Bosnia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Qatar | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Group C
| Team | MP | W | D | L | Points |
| Scotland | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Morocco | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Brazil | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Haiti | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Group D
| Team | MP | W | D | L | Points |
| USA | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Australia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Turkey | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paraguay | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Group E
| Team | MP | W | D | L | Points |
| Germany | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Ivory Coast | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Ecuador | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Curacao | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Group F
| Team | MP | W | D | L | Points |
| Sweden | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Japan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Netherlands | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tunisia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group G
| Team | MP | W | D | L | Points |
| Belgium | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Egytp | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Iran | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| New Zealand | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Group H
| Team | MP | W | D | L | Points |
| Spain | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cape Verde | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Uruguay | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Group I
| Team | MP | W | D | L | Points |
| France | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Senegal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Iraq | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Norway | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group J
| Team | MP | W | D | L | Points |
| Argentina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Algeria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group K
| Team | MP | W | D | L | Points |
| Portugal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DR Congo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uzbekistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colombia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group L
| Team | MP | W | D | L | Points |
| England | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Croatia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ghana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panama | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
FIFA World Cup 2026: Top scorer
| Rank | Player | Goals |
| 1 | Folarin Balogun | 2 |
| 2 | Kai Havertz | 2 |
| 3 | Yasin Ayari | 2 |
| 4 | Elijah Just | 2 |
| 5 | Raúl Jiménez | 1 |
| 6 | Oh Hyeon-Gyu | 1 |
| 7 | Cyle Larin | 1 |
| 8 | Jovo Lukic | 1 |
| 9 | Mauricio | 1 |
| 10 | Giovanni Reyna | 1 |
Also read: Who is Elijah Just? New Zealand’s first two-goal scorer in single World Cup match
FIFA World Cup 2026: Top assists
| Rank | Player | Assist |
| 1 | Joshua Kimmich | 2 |
| 2 | Alexander Isak | 2 |
| 3 | Ryan Gravenberch | 2 |
| 4 | Denis Undav | 2 |
| 5 | Chris Wood | 2 |
FIFA World Cup 2026: Most clean sheets
| Rank | Goalkeeper | Cleansheets |
| 1 | Raul Rangel | 1 |
| 2 | Patrick Beach | 1 |
| 3 | Angus Gunn | 1 |
| 4 | Yahia Fofana | 1 |
| 5 | Vozinha | 1 |
Also read: FIFA World Cup 2026: List of all Player of the Match award winners so far
Which player scored the most goals in matchday 5 of the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Elijah Just recorded a brace against Iran.
Which team won the game on Matchday 5?
All the games ended in a draw.
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