The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage now contains 12 groups worldwide.
The current tables highlight 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 cleanly and decide which third‑place squads earn a place.
NBC Sports posts detailed group tables online. Fox Sports, The New York Times, Sky Sports and Yahoo Sports all provide live updates on the third‑place bubble, displaying which nations still remain in contention for the knockout stage.