Follow every group as it develops — played, won, drawn, lost and points, updated as the summer championship unfolds match by match.
View StandingsCurrent standings across the tournament's opening groups, updated as results come in
| Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 🇭🇷Croatia | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 🇬🇭Ghana | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇷Brazil | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 🇷🇸Serbia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 🇲🇦Morocco | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷France | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 🇺🇾Uruguay | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 🇰🇷South Korea | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 🇸🇳Senegal | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸Spain | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 🇦🇺Australia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 🇹🇳Tunisia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 🇪🇨Ecuador | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
A closer look at squads shaping the early rounds of the tournament
A squad built on quick transitions and technical depth, expected to control possession against most group opponents.
Balanced across the pitch, with a defensive record that has kept them competitive in tight group fixtures.
Known for disciplined midfield structure, often grinding out results in matches that look even on paper.
A possession-heavy approach that tends to wear down opponents over the course of ninety minutes.
Compact and physical, Uruguay has historically punched above expectations in group-stage encounters.
Fast, organized attacking play has made Mexico difficult to break down through two opening fixtures.
A team with attacking firepower up front, though group-stage consistency remains the bigger question.
High-tempo pressing football that can unsettle more favoured opponents over a full group campaign.
Browse our editorial match previews for every remaining group fixture, written for fans who enjoy the numbers.