FIFA World Cup 2026 Points Table After Iran 2-2 New Zealand: Historic Night At World Cup as Four Games End On Level Terms — Check Full Standings

The FIFA World Cup 2026 witnessed a historic day as four matches ended in draws, including Iran vs New Zealand and Spain vs Cabo Verde. The results tightened Groups G and H, leaving multiple teams level on points in the updated standings.

By: Pragun Mehrotra
Last Updated: June 16, 2026 09:20:55 IST

FIFA World Cup 2026 Points Table: It was a historic day at the FIFA World Cup 2026 as four games ended in a draw. It was first time in 68 years that four games on a single matchday ended in draw at FIFA World Cup 2026. It all started with World Cup debutants Cabo Verde, who held the reigning European Champions, Spain, to a goalless draw. The Matchday ended with Iran drawing with New Zealand, in a game which was certainly action-packed. Twice, the All Whites led in the game, with Elijah Just scoring a couple of goals, both assisted by the captain, Chris Wood. Meanwhile, Team Melli found the equalising goal on both occasions to make sure that there were no winners today. The historic day with four draws certainly spiced up the FIFA World Cup 2026 standings. 

The day also featured Belgium and Egypt, as well as Uruguay and Saudi Arabia, in a 1-1 draw. Three of the eight groups, where all teams have played a game each, are now level on points. 

FIFA World Cup 2026 Points Table

Group G: 10 Goals scored, No winners as Iran vs New Zealand and Belgium vs Egypt end in draws

Position Team Matches Wins Draw Losses Goals Scored Goals Conceded Goal Difference Points
1 Iran 1 0 1 0 2 2 0 1
2 New Zealand 1 0 1 0 2 2 0 1
3 Belgium 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1
4 Egypt 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1

Group H: Cabo Verde holds Spain to a draw, Uruguay vs Saudi Arabia ends with scores level

Position Team Matches Wins Draw Losses Goals Scored Goals Conceded Goal Difference Points
1 Uruguay 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1
2 Saudi Arabia 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1
3 Spain 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1
4 Cabo Verde 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1

 

Group A: Mexico, South Korea start FIFA World Cup 2026 campaigns with wins in opening games

Position Team Matches Wins Draw Losses Goals Scored Goals Conceded Goal Difference Points
1 Mexico 1 1 0 0 2 0 2 3
2 South Korea 1 1 0 0 2 1 1 3
3 Czechia 1 0 0 1 1 2 -1 0
4 South Africa 1 0 0 1 0 2 -2 0

 

Group B: All level between Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Switzerland and Qatar

Position Team Matches Wins Draw Losses Goals Scored Goals Conceded Goal Difference Points
1 Canada 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1
2 Bosnia and Herzegovina 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1
3 Switzerland 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 Qatar 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Group C: Scotland, Brazil and Morocco qualification spots

Position Team Matches Wins Draw Losses Goals Scored Goals Conceded Goal Difference Points
1 Scotland 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 3
2 Morocco 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1
3 Brazil 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1
4 Haiti 1 0 0 1 0 1 -1 0

 

Group D: USA, Australia win opening games

Position Team Matches Wins Draw Losses Goals Scored Goals Conceded Goal Difference Points
1 USA 1 1 0 0 4 1 3 3
2 Australia 1 1 0 0 2 0 2 3
3 Türkiye 1 0 0 1 0 2 -2 0
4 Paraguay 1 0 0 1 1 4 -3 0

Group E: Germany, Ivory Coast in top spots

Position Team Matches Wins Draw Losses Goals Scored Goals Conceded Goal Difference Points
1 Germany 1 1 0 0 7 1 6 3
2 Ivory Coast 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 3
3 Ecuador 1 0 0 1 0 1 -1 0
4 Curacao 1 0 0 1 1 7 -6 0

 

Group F: Sweden tops group after massive win over Tunisia

Position Team Matches Wins Draw Losses Goals Scored Goals Conceded Goal Difference Points
1 Sweden 1 1 0 0 5 1 4 3
2 Japan 1 0 1 0 2 2 0 1
3 Netherlands 1 0 1 0 2 2 0 1
4 Tunisia 1 0 0 1 1 5 -4 0

 

FIFA World Cup 2026: Qualification format

There are 48 teams competing in the FIFA World Cup 2026, which makes it the biggest edition in history. Twelve groups of four teams each are created from these 48 teams. Each group’s top two teams would advance to the Round of 32. Eight of the tournament’s top third-place teams will thereafter join these 24 teams.

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