World Cup group stage approaches conclusion ahead of knockout rounds
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 6:11 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
The 2026 World Cup group stage is nearing its end, with knockout matches set to begin on June 28 in Los Angeles. The United States has advanced from Group D, following victories over Paraguay and Australia. Several teams still contend for spots in the Round of 32, with various tiebreaker scenarios persisting as Group A, B, and C teams vie for qualification. Top players like Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé are also notable in the scoring race as they lead their teams toward potential advancement in the tournament.
- •United States has clinched Group D with 6 points.
- •Group A has South Korea, Czechia, and South Africa battling for spots.
- •Group B features Canada and Switzerland both with 4 points.
- •Brazil and Morocco lead Group C with 4 points each.
- •Knockout rounds start June 28 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
- 11:03 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup standings 2026: Updated knockout bracket, clinching scenarios through June 25
- 11:53 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup live bracket 2026: Updated standings, schedule, scenarios for Round of 32 knockouts
- 6:11 PMYahoo Sports — Updated World Cup group standings, scenarios: Who's in round of 32?
"2026 World Cup groups battle to stay alive in the round of 32. The group stage ends this week. Here'a all the clinching and elimination scenarios.
"The expanded World Cup format means lots of moving parts and changing permutations during the final round of group games.
"Here's the latest look at which teams are on their way to the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 11:03 AMWorld Cup standings 2026: Updated knockout bracket, clinching scenarios through June 25
Here's the latest look at which teams are on their way to the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup.
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 11:53 PMWorld Cup live bracket 2026: Updated standings, schedule, scenarios for Round of 32 knockouts
The expanded World Cup format means lots of moving parts and changing permutations during the final round of group games.
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 6:11 PMUpdated World Cup group standings, scenarios: Who's in round of 32?
2026 World Cup groups battle to stay alive in the round of 32. The group stage ends this week. Here'a all the clinching and elimination scenarios.
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