World Cup 2026 Group Stage: Standings, Fixtures & Betting Insights as of 16 June
World Cup 2026 Group Stage Overview – Updated 16 June 2026
The first round of matches has wrapped up across most groups in the expanded 48-team World Cup, delivering surprises, clear victories, and some cautious openers. Below you'll find detailed group standings, match results, goal scorers, and upcoming fixtures with kick-off times in BST, alongside some betting insights worth considering before matchday two.
Group A Standings & Results
Matches:Mexico 2–0 South Africa — Goals by Quiñones (9), Jiménez (67) at Estadio Azteca, Mexico CitySouth Korea 2–1 Czech Republic — Hwang In-beom (67), Oh Hyeon-gyu (80); Krejčí (59) at Estadio Akron, Zapopan
Upcoming fixtures:Czech Republic vs South Africa — 18 June, 5:00pm BST (Mercedes-Benz Stadium)Mexico vs South Korea — 18 June, 2:00am BST (Estadio Akron)Czech Republic vs Mexico — 24 June, 2:00am BST (Estadio Azteca)South Africa vs South Korea — 24 June, 2:00am BST (Estadio BBVA)
Group B Snapshot
Match highlights:Canada 1–1 Bosnia and Herzegovina — Larin (78); Lukić (21) at BMO Field, TorontoQatar 1–1 Switzerland — Muheim (90+4 OG), Embolo (17 pen.) at Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara
Next games:Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina — 18 June, 8:00pm BST (SoFi Stadium)Canada vs Qatar — 18 June, 11:00pm BST (BC Place)Switzerland vs Canada — 24 June, 8:00pm BST (BC Place)Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar — 24 June, 8:00pm BST (Lumen Field)
Group C Summary
Results:Brazil 1–1 Morocco — Vinícius (32); Saibari (21) at MetLife StadiumHaiti 0–1 Scotland — McGinn (28) at Gillette Stadium
Fixtures ahead:Scotland vs Morocco — 19 June, 11:00pm BST (Gillette Stadium)Brazil vs Haiti — 19 June, 1:30am BST (Lincoln Financial Field)Scotland vs Brazil — 24 June, 11:00pm BST (Hard Rock Stadium)Morocco vs Haiti — 24 June, 11:00pm BST (Mercedes-Benz Stadium)
Group D Update
Scores:United States 4–1 Paraguay — Bobadilla (7 OG), Balogun (31, 45+5), Reyna (90+8); Maurício (73) at SoFi StadiumAustralia 2–0 Turkey — Irankunda (27), Metcalfe (75) at BC Place
Upcoming games:United States vs Australia — 19 June, 8:00pm BST (Lumen Field)Turkey vs Paraguay — 19 June, 4:00am BST (Levi’s Stadium)Turkey vs United States — 25 June, 3:00am BST (SoFi Stadium)Paraguay vs Australia — 25 June, 3:00am BST (Levi’s Stadium)
Group E Results
Highlights:Germany 7–1 Curaçao — Nmecha (6), Schlotterbeck (38), Havertz (45+5 pen, 88), Musiala (47), Brown (68), Undav (78); Comenencia (21) at NRG StadiumIvory Coast 1–0 Ecuador — A. Diallo (90) at Lincoln Financial Field
Next fixtures:Germany vs Ivory Coast — 20 June, 9:00pm BST (BMO Field)Ecuador vs Curaçao — 20 June, 1:00am BST (Arrowhead Stadium)Curaçao vs Ivory Coast — 25 June, 9:00pm BST (Lincoln Financial Field)Ecuador vs Germany — 25 June, 9:00pm BST (MetLife Stadium)
Group F Update
Match results:Netherlands 2–2 Japan — Van Dijk (50), Summerville (64); Nakamura (57), Kamada (88) at AT&T StadiumSweden 5–1 Tunisia — Ayari (7, 90+6), Isak (30), Gyökeres (59), Svanberg (84); Rekik (43) at Estadio BBVA
Upcoming matches:Netherlands vs Sweden — 20 June, 6:00pm BST (NRG Stadium)Tunisia vs Japan — 20 June, 5:00am BST (Estadio BBVA)Japan vs Sweden — 25 June, 12:00am BST (AT&T Stadium)Tunisia vs Netherlands — 25 June, 12:00am BST (Arrowhead Stadium)
Group G Status
Result:Belgium 1–1 Egypt — Hany (66 OG), Ashour (19) at Lumen Field
Upcoming:Iran vs New Zealand — 15 June, 2:00am BST (SoFi Stadium)Belgium vs Iran — 21 June, 8:00pm BST (SoFi Stadium)New Zealand vs Egypt — 21 June, 2:00am BST (BC Place)Egypt vs Iran — 26 June, 4:00am BST (Lumen Field)New Zealand vs Belgium — 26 June, 4:00am BST (BC Place)
Group H Details
Matches:Spain 0–0 Cape Verde at Mercedes-Benz StadiumSaudi Arabia 1–1 Uruguay — Al-Amri (41), M. Araújo (80) at Hard Rock Stadium
Coming fixtures:Spain vs Saudi Arabia — 21 June, 5:00pm BST (Mercedes-Benz Stadium)Uruguay vs Cape Verde — 21 June, 11:00pm BST (Hard Rock Stadium)Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia — 26 June, 1:00am BST (NRG Stadium)Uruguay vs Spain — 26 June, 1:00am BST (Estadio Akron)
Groups I to L Start Dates
Matches begin today for Groups I through L. France, Senegal, Iraq, Norway, Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan, Portugal, DR Congo, Uzbekistan, Colombia, England, Croatia, Ghana, and Panama all take their first steps in the tournament this week. Early odds on favorites may not change much after the initial games but expect underdog bets to get clearer quickly.
Key Betting Insights
- Germany made a huge statement with a 7–1 victory over Curaçao, spreading goals widely and showing clinical attack combined with some defensive vulnerability. Their upcoming clash with Ivory Coast on 20 June could decide top group positions and influence knockout routes.
- Group B is unpredictable after all four teams drew 1–1 and share the same goal difference. Matches between Switzerland, Bosnia, Canada, and Qatar will be tight. Betting on draw no bet or double chance seems safer than picking outright winners here.
- The match between Sweden and the Netherlands on 20 June promises excitement. Sweden's strong 5-1 win contrasts with the Netherlands' 2-2 draw against Japan. Both teams’ attacking power and defensive issues make over goals or both teams to score good angles.
- Scotland could surprise many after beating Haiti. Their showdown with Brazil on 24 June may be underestimated in price, making bets on Scotland with a handicap or a draw worth watching.
- Today's opening fixtures will set the tone for Groups I, J, K, and L. It's wise to wait for initial match results before placing firm bets on group winners in these pools.
