World Cup 2026: third-place race, who has qualified and who needs what?

With the group stage hurtling towards its end we look at who needs what to make the knockout phase

The Tartan Army march on Ocean Drive in Miami ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 group match against Brazil on Wednesday. Picture date: Tuesday June 23, 2026.

How are teams ranked?

Teams level on points are separated, in order, by head-to-head points; head-to-head goal difference; head-to-head goals scored; overall goal difference; overall goals scored; disciplinary points; Fifa ranking.