Latest standings of the best third-placed teams in the 2026 World Cup: 1 team eliminated, 5 teams have advanced.
On 27 June 2026 GMT+7, here is the latest summary of the best third-placed team standings in the 2026 World Cup after group stage matches concluded in 9 groups from A to I. Eight teams out of 12 groups will advance to the next round, alongside the first and second placed teams in each group.
1. Sweden 4 points (Group F / goal difference 0) *advanced
2. Ecuador 4 points (Group E / 0) *advanced
3. Bosnia 4 points (Group B / -1) *advanced
4. Paraguay 4 points (Group D / -2) *advanced
5. Senegal 3 points (Group I / +2) *advanced
6. Iran 3 points (Group G / 0)
7. Croatia 3 points (Group L / -1)
8. South Korea 3 points (Group A / -1)
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9. Algeria 3 points (Group J / -2)
10. Scotland 3 points (Group C / -3)
11. Uruguay 2 points (Group H / -1) *eliminated
12. DR Congo 1 point (Group K / -1)
Uruguay is the first third-placed team definitely eliminated, as five other third-placed teams have more points.
Meanwhile, the first five teams to advance as the best third-placed teams are Sweden, Ecuador, Bosnia, Paraguay, and Senegal.
The remaining six teams still await results to qualify for the last three spots. These teams are South Korea (Group A finished), Scotland (Group C finished), Iran (Group G finished), Algeria (Group J), DR Congo (Group K), and Croatia (Group L).
1) Points earned
2) Goal difference
3) Goals scored
4) Fair play points
5) Latest FIFA World Ranking (from the 11 June 2026 announcement)
6) Previous FIFA World Ranking
