2026 World Cup: Standings across all 12 groups after the second matchday
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The third matchday of the 2026 World Cup group stage begins June 24, with several teams vying for top positions.
- Mexico leads Group A with six points, while Canada and Switzerland share the lead in Group B.
- Other group leaders include the United States in Group D, Germany in Group E, and England and Ghana in Group L.
The 2026 World Cup group stage is heating up as the third matchday is set to commence on Wednesday, June 24. Following the conclusion of the second jornada, several teams have established early leads, while others are in close contention.
In Group A, Mexico has secured a perfect start with six points from two consecutive victories, scoring three goals and conceding none. Canada and Switzerland are neck-and-neck in Group B, both holding four points, with Canada leading on goal difference. Brazil and Morocco also share the top spot in Group C with four points each.
Elsewhere, the United States has claimed the lead in Group D with six points, mirroring Germany's position atop Group E. The Netherlands and Japan are level on four points in Group F. Egypt leads Group G with four points, while Spain is at the forefront of Group H.
Further down the line, Norway and France are battling for supremacy in Group I with six points each. Argentina is leading Group J, and Colombia tops Group K. Finally, England and Ghana share the lead in the tightly contested Group L with four points apiece. As the tournament progresses, these standings will continue to evolve.
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.