FIFA World Cup 2026: Updated group standings after Mexico vs South Korea
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Mexico book their place in the round of 32.
The second round of group-stage matches began on Matchday 8 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Canada won their first World Cup match by pummeling Qatar 6-0.
Switzerland defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina, South Africa held Czechia to a draw. Mexico secured early promotion to the Round of 32 with a narrow 1-0 win over South Korea.
Also read: FIFA World Cup 2026: List of all nations qualified for Round of 32
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 8 results
Czechia 1-1 South Africa
Switzerland 4-1 Bosnia & Herzegovina
Canada 6-0 Qatar
Mexico 1-0 South Korea
FIFA World Cup 2026: Updated group table
Group A
| Team | MP | W | D | L | Points |
| Mexico | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| South Korea | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Czechia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| South Africa | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Also read: Mexico 1-0 South Korea: Five key takeaways from FIFA World Cup 2026 clash
Group B
| Team | MP | W | D | L | Points |
| Canada | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Switzerland | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Qatar | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bosnia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 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 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Norway | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Iraq | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Norway | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Group J
| Team | MP | W | D | L | Points |
| Argentina | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Austria | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Algeria | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jordan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Group K
| Team | MP | W | D | L | Points |
| Colombia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| DR Congo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Portugal | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Uzbekistan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Group L
| Team | MP | W | D | L | Points |
| England | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Ghana | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Croatia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Panama | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
FIFA World Cup 2026: Top scorer
| Rank | Player | Goals |
| 1 | Lionel Messi | 3 |
| 2 | Jonathan David | 3 |
| 3 | Yasin Ayari | 2 |
| 4 | Elijah Just | 2 |
| 5 | Harry Kane | 2 |
| 6 | Erling Haaland | 2 |
| 7 | Kylian Mbappe | 2 |
| 8 | Folarin Balogun | 2 |
| 9 | Kai Havertz | 2 |
| 10 | Cyle Larin | 2 |
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 | 2 |
| 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 nation secured a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 32?
Mexico.
Which teams won on matchday 8?
Mexico, Canada, and Switzerland.
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