World Cup 2026 Group Stage Points Table: Full Standings of All 12 Groups; Where to Watch FIFA LIVE in India

The biggest-ever FIFA World Cup has entered an exciting phase, with 48 nations competing for football's ultimate prize for the first time in history. The expanded 2026 tournament features 12 groups and 72 group-stage matches before moving into a larger Round of 32 knockout stage.

Under the new format, the top two teams from each group automatically qualify for the Round of 32, while the eight best third-placed teams across all groups will also secure a place in the knockout rounds.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage Points Table: Latest Standings Group-wise Here

Group A
Mexico - 6 points (+3 GD) (Qualified as Group Winners)
South Korea - 3 points (0 GD)
Czechia - 1 point (-1 GD)
South Africa - 1 point (-2 GD)

Group B
Canada - 4 points (+6 GD)
Switzerland - 4 points (+3 GD)
Bosnia and Herzegovina - 1 point (-3 GD)
Qatar - 1 point (-6 GD)

Group C
Scotland - 3 points (+1 GD)
Brazil - 1 point (0 GD)
Morocco - 1 point (0 GD)
Haiti - 0 points (-1 GD)

Group D
USA - 3 points (+3 GD)
Australia - 3 points (+2 GD)
Turkiye - 0 points (-1 GD)
Paraguay - 0 points (-3 GD)

Group E
Germany - 3 points (+6 GD)
Ivory Coast - 3 points (+1 GD)
Ecuador - 0 points (-1 GD)
Curacao - 0 points (-6 GD)

Group F
Sweden - 3 points (+4 GD)
Japan - 1 point (0 GD)
Netherlands - 1 point (0 GD)
Tunisia - 0 points (-4 GD)

Group G

The most tightly contested group so far:

New Zealand - 1 point (0 GD)
Iran - 1 point (0 GD)
Belgium - 1 point (0 GD)
Egypt - 1 point (0 GD)

Group H

Another perfectly balanced group:

Uruguay - 1 point (0 GD)
Saudi Arabia - 1 point (0 GD)
Spain - 1 point (0 GD)
Cape Verde - 1 point (0 GD)

Group I
Norway - 3 points (+3 GD)
France - 3 points (+2 GD)
Senegal - 0 points (-2 GD)
Iraq - 0 points (-3 GD)

Group J
Argentina - 3 points (+3 GD)
Austria - 3 points (+2 GD)
Jordan - 0 points (-2 GD)
Algeria - 0 points (-3 GD)

Group K
Colombia - 3 points (+2 GD)
DR Congo - 1 point (0 GD)
Portugal - 1 point (0 GD)
Uzbekistan - 0 points (-2 GD)

Group L
England - 3 points (+2 GD)
Ghana - 3 points (+1 GD)
Panama - 0 points (-1 GD)
Croatia - 0 points (-2 GD)

How to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE in India: TV Channels, OTT & Mobile Streaming

Indian football fans can watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 live across television and digital platforms after Zee Entertainment secured the broadcasting rights for the tournament.

FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE TV Channels in India

The matches will be telecast on Zee's dedicated sports network, including:

Unite8 Sports 1
Unite8 Sports 1 HD
Unite8 Sports 2
Unite8 Sports 2 HD
FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE Streaming on Mobile & OTT

Fans who prefer watching matches on smartphones, tablets or smart TVs can stream the tournament live through the ZEE5 platform.

Where & How to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 for Free in India

Football lovers without a paid subscription can watch selected matches free of cost on DD Sports through the DD Free Dish platform.

The free telecast schedule includes:

Quarter-Final 1 - July 10 (IST)
Quarter-Final 2 - July 11 (IST)
Quarter-Final 3 - July 12 (IST)
Quarter-Final 4 - July 12 (IST)
Semi-Final 1 - July 15 (IST)
Semi-Final 2 - July 16 (IST)
FIFA World Cup 2026 Final - July 20 (IST)
FIFA World Cup 2026 Knockout Race Intensifies

With the group stage still underway, the battle for the Round of 32 remains wide open. While Mexico has already secured top spot in Group A, traditional powerhouses such as Brazil, Spain, France, Argentina, England, Germany and Portugal still have crucial matches ahead as they chase qualification in the historic 48-team FIFA World Cup.

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