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World Cup 2026 third-place standings updated after Brazil-Haiti match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 2:43 AM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

World Cup 2026 third-place standings updated after Brazil-Haiti match

Summary

Following the Brazil-Haiti match on June 19, 2026, the third-place standings for the FIFA World Cup have been updated. Scotland now leads the standings with three points from a previous victory over Haiti. The tournament has expanded to 48 teams, with the knockout stage featuring the top two teams from each group and the eight best third-place teams. Tiebreakers for ranking third-place teams include points, goal difference, goals scored, conduct score, and FIFA rankings. Various teams, including Brazil and Belgium, are closely ranked amid tiebreaker considerations.

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By the Numbers

•Scotland tops the third-place standings with three points.
•Tournament expanded to 48 teams, introducing new knockout format.
•Tiebreakers include points, goal difference, and FIFA rankings.
•Brazil and Belgium tied in points, subject to tiebreaker rules.
•Updated standings are crucial as knockout matches draw closer.

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2:43 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026: Third-place standings, tiebreakers explained

What they're saying

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup will look a little different than previous installments. Starting with the size of the field. For this year’s World Cup, the field expanded to 48 nations, up from the previous number of 32. This means the field is divided into 12 four-team groups, and it also means that the knockout […]
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