Track which eight third-placed teams are on course to reach the round of 32 with our live World Cup 2026 standings.
Monday 22 June 2026 11:36, UK
As we head towards the final World Cup group matches, who is on course to reach the knockout stages as one of the eight best third-placed teams?
How are the eight best third-placed teams decided?
The eight best third-placed teams are determined as follows:
- Points obtained in all group matches
- Goal difference from all group matches
- Goals scored in all group matches
- Fair Play - relating to the number of yellow and red cards obtained in all group matches
- FIFA ranking will come into play as a last resort
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