FIFA World Cup 2026

Every Team After Round 1

The opening round of FIFA World Cup 2026 is complete. All 48 nations have played their first match across the expanded 12-group format — and the picture is already becoming clear. Favourites are establishing themselves, upsets have already landed, and a handful of teams are facing must-win situations heading into Matchday 2.

From Mexico's commanding win on home soil, to the USA's stunning demolition of Paraguay, and drama throughout the Americas and beyond — the first 24 matches delivered goals, late drama, and no shortage of tactical intrigue. Below, we review every single team: what they showed, what they need to fix, and what to watch next.

Top Scorers After Round 1

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Lionel Messi

Argentina

3
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Elijah Just

New Zealand

2
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Erling Haaland

Norway

2
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Folarin Balogun

United States

2
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Harry Kane

England

2

All 48 Teams Reviewed

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Czechia

Group A

1–2 vs South Korea

Czechia's 1-2 defeat to South Korea in Guadalajara was a painful start to Group A — Krejčí's goal ga

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Mexico

Group A

2–0 vs South Africa

Mexico opened their home World Cup in style, beating South Africa 2-0 at Estadio Azteca with Julián

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South Africa

Group A

0–2 vs Mexico

South Africa were beaten 0-2 by hosts Mexico at Estadio Azteca, a result compounded by two red cards

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South Korea

Group A

2–1 vs Czechia

South Korea came from behind to beat Czechia 2-1 in Guadalajara, showing the never-say-die spirit th

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Bosnia and Herzegovina

Group B

1–1 vs Canada

Bosnia and Herzegovina earned a fighting 1-1 draw with co-hosts Canada in Toronto, Jovo Lukić's firs

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Canada

Group B

1–1 vs Bosnia and Herzegovina

Canada drew 1-1 with Bosnia and Herzegovina in their Group B opener in Toronto, Cyle Larin's 78th-mi

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Qatar

Group B

1–1 vs Switzerland

Qatar earned their first-ever World Cup point with a dramatic 1-1 draw against Switzerland, captain

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Switzerland

Group B

1–1 vs Qatar

Switzerland led through Breel Embolo's penalty but were denied all three points by Qatar captain Bou

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Brazil

Group C

1–1 vs Morocco

Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw by Morocco at MetLife Stadium, Vinicius Júnior's 32nd-minute equalise

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Haiti

Group C

0–1 vs Scotland

Haiti suffered a 0-1 defeat to Scotland at Boston Stadium in their World Cup debut, John McGinn's 27

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Morocco

Group C

1–1 vs Brazil

Morocco matched Brazil stride for stride in a 1-1 Group C draw at MetLife Stadium, Saibari's early g

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Scotland

Group C

1–0 vs Haiti

Scotland recorded their first World Cup win since 1990, John McGinn's deflected 27th-minute strike e

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Australia

Group D

2–0 vs Türkiye

Australia produced a disciplined and clinical 2-0 win over Türkiye at BC Place in Vancouver, with Ir

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Paraguay

Group D

1–4 vs United States

Paraguay were swept aside 1-4 by the USA in Los Angeles, a chastening opening defeat that leaves the

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Türkiye

Group D

0–2 vs Australia

Türkiye's World Cup return after 24 years ended in a 0-2 defeat to Australia in Vancouver, with Patr

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United States

Group D

4–1 vs Paraguay

The USA announced themselves as serious contenders with a stunning 4-1 victory over Paraguay at SoFi

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Curaçao

Group E

1–7 vs Germany

Curaçao made World Cup history with their first-ever goal in the competition, but Germany's 7-1 rout

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Ecuador

Group E

0–1 vs Ivory Coast

Ecuador were dominant but desperately unlucky as Ivory Coast's late Amad Diallo goal ended their 19-

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Germany

Group E

7–1 vs Curaçao

Germany launched their 2026 World Cup campaign with a ruthless 7-1 destruction of Curaçao in Houston

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Ivory Coast

Group E

1–0 vs Ecuador

Ivory Coast snatched a dramatic 1-0 win over Ecuador in Philadelphia as Amad Diallo struck in the 90

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Japan

Group F

2–2 vs Netherlands

Japan produced a superb comeback to earn a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in Dallas, with Daichi Kama

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Netherlands

Group F

2–2 vs Japan

The Netherlands led twice against Japan at AT&T Stadium in Dallas but were denied by Daichi Kamada's

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Sweden

Group F

5–1 vs Tunisia

Sweden served notice of their World Cup ambitions with an electrifying 5-1 demolition of Tunisia in

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Tunisia

Group F

1–5 vs Sweden

Tunisia's World Cup campaign began with a chastening 1-5 defeat to Sweden in Monterrey, with the Car

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Belgium

Group G

1–1 vs Egypt

Belgium were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw by Egypt in Seattle, with Romelu Lukaku forcing an own g

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Egypt

Group G

1–1 vs Belgium

Egypt were agonisingly close to a maiden World Cup victory in Seattle before Romelu Lukaku forced an

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Iran

Group G

2–2 vs New Zealand

Iran came from behind twice to earn a thrilling 2-2 draw with New Zealand at SoFi Stadium, with Rami

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New Zealand

Group G

2–2 vs Iran

Elijah Just became the first All White to score twice in a World Cup game, but New Zealand were deni

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Cape Verde

Group H

0–0 vs Spain

Cape Verde held Spain to a stunning 0-0 draw on their World Cup debut at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with

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Saudi Arabia

Group H

1–1 vs Uruguay

Saudi Arabia earned a hard-fought 1-1 draw with two-time champions Uruguay in Miami, with Al-Amri's

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Spain

Group H

0–0 vs Cape Verde

Defending champions Spain were held to a goalless draw by debutants Cape Verde at Mercedes-Benz Stad

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Uruguay

Group H

1–1 vs Saudi Arabia

Uruguay had 27 shots against Saudi Arabia but were kept at bay for long periods by goalkeeper Al-Owa

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France

Group I

3–1 vs Senegal

Kylian Mbappe became France's all-time leading scorer with two second-half goals as Les Bleus came f

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Iraq

Group I

1–4 vs Norway

Iraq suffered a 1-4 defeat to Norway in their World Cup 2026 opener in Boston, with Erling Haaland s

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Norway

Group I

4–1 vs Iraq

Norway opened their World Cup 2026 account with a commanding 4-1 victory over Iraq in Boston, with E

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Senegal

Group I

1–3 vs France

Senegal held France to a scoreless first half before Mbappe's brace and Barcola's goal completed a 3

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Algeria

Group J

0–3 vs Argentina

Algeria's return to the World Cup after eight years ended in a 3-0 defeat to Argentina in Kansas Cit

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Argentina

Group J

3–0 vs Algeria

Lionel Messi equalled the all-time World Cup scoring record with a stunning hat-trick as Argentina d

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Austria

Group J

3–1 vs Jordan

Austria claimed their first World Cup win since 1990 with a 3-1 victory over debutants Jordan at Lev

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Jordan

Group J

1–3 vs Austria

Jordan earned widespread admiration in their World Cup debut despite a 3-1 defeat to Austria, fighti

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Colombia

Group K

3–1 vs Uzbekistan

Colombia returned to the World Cup with a confident 3-1 win over debutants Uzbekistan at the Estadio

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DR Congo

Group K

1–1 vs Portugal

Yoane Wissa scored in first-half stoppage time to give DR Congo a historic 1-1 draw with Portugal in

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Portugal

Group K

1–1 vs DR Congo

Portugal were denied a winning start to their World Cup 2026 campaign as Yoane Wissa's first-half st

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Uzbekistan

Group K

1–3 vs Colombia

Uzbekistan's World Cup debut ended in a 3-1 defeat to Colombia at the Estadio Azteca, but Fayzullaev

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Croatia

Group L

2–4 vs England

Croatia twice levelled in a pulsating first half against England before conceding twice after the br

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England

Group L

4–2 vs Croatia

England delivered a statement of intent with a scintillating 4-2 victory over Croatia at AT&T Stadiu

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Ghana

Group L

1–0 vs Panama

Ghana survived a difficult night at BMO Field in Toronto to beat Panama 1-0 thanks to Caleb Yirenkyi

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Panama

Group L

0–1 vs Ghana

Panama controlled 64% of possession and created the better chances in a 1-0 defeat to Ghana at BMO F

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