The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage now offers 12 groups worldwide.
The current tables show the eight best third‑place teams that will move on to the round of 32. When teams finish level on points, FIFA rankings break the tie decisively and decide what third‑place squads earn a spot.
NBC Sports posts complete group tables online. Fox Sports, The New York Times, Sky Sports and Yahoo Sports all deliver real-time updates on the third‑place bubble, displaying which nations still in contention for advancement.