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The Group Stage Picture, Table by Table

Follow every group as it develops, with clean standings families and friends can check together before planning their viewing.

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Group Standings

Updated tables for the group stage, with games played, results, and points for each side.

Group A

Team P W D L Pts
🇲🇽Mexico 2 2 0 0 6
🇭🇷Croatia 2 1 1 0 4
🇸🇳Senegal 2 0 1 1 1
🇰🇷South Korea 2 0 0 2 0

Group B

Team P W D L Pts
🇧🇷Brazil 2 1 1 0 4
🇵🇹Portugal 2 1 1 0 4
🇳🇬Nigeria 2 0 2 0 2
🇯🇵Japan 2 0 0 2 0

Group C

Team P W D L Pts
🇦🇷Argentina 1 1 0 0 3
🇳🇱Netherlands 1 1 0 0 3
🇹🇳Tunisia 1 0 0 1 0
🇦🇺Australia 1 0 0 1 0

Group D

Team P W D L Pts
🏴England 2 2 0 0 6
🇺🇸United States 2 1 0 1 3
🇬🇭Ghana 2 1 0 1 3
🇮🇷Iran 2 0 0 2 0

Teams to Watch in the Groups

A few sides drawing attention as the group stage takes shape.

🇲🇽
Mexico Group A

A composed start built on organised defending and quick transitions has put them top of the group early.

🇧🇷
Brazil Group B

Fluid attacking movement and depth across the squad make them a consistent presence in the group picture.

🇦🇷
Argentina Group C

A confident opening performance built on midfield control and disciplined shape behind the ball.

🏴
England Group D

Two wins from two have them well placed, with a settled back line and efficient finishing.

🇭🇷
Croatia Group A

Known for tactical patience in midfield, they remain close behind the group leaders after two games.

🇳🇱
Netherlands Group C

A structured, possession-based approach has them level on points after the opening round.

🇬🇭
Ghana Group D

A physical, direct style has kept them competitive and within reach of the group's top spots.

🇳🇬
Nigeria Group B

Two draws so far reflect a resilient defensive setup that has yet to concede a defeat.

Curious how the groups will finish?

Read our group-by-group analysis and see which sides our model expects to advance from each table.

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