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Mexico and US confirm group wins under new FIFA rules

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 10:11 AM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Mexico and US confirm group wins under new FIFA rules

Summary

Mexico and the United States have secured their places as group winners at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, benefiting from new tie-breaking regulations that prioritize head-to-head results over goal difference. Haiti and Turkey have been eliminated as a result of these changes. In the updated format, teams can now top their groups if they win both their initial matches and lead by three points. Consequently, Mexico cannot be dethroned in Group A, even if they lose their last game against the Czech Republic. Similarly, the US's 6 points in Group D ensure their advancement despite remaining matches. Upcoming games in other groups may still determine standings as teams vie for knockout round positions.

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By the Numbers

•Mexico and US are confirmed as group winners in the World Cup.
•Haiti and Turkey are eliminated based on head-to-head results.
•New tie-breaking regulations favor head-to-head over goal difference.
•Mexico cannot be overtaken in Group A with 6 points.
•US maintains top position in Group D with 6 points.

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10:11 AMYahoo Sports — Mexico and US profit from new FIFA rules, Haiti and Turkey don't

What they're saying

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Co-hosts Mexico and United States were the first teams to profit from new regulations to determine placings in World Cup groups while Haiti and Turkey are the first victims of them. The Mexican and US teams are confirmed as group winners and Haiti and Turkey as eliminated bottom ranked teams because FIFA is using the head to head result as a first tie-breaker when teams are tied on points and no longer goal difference.
— Yahoo Sports

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