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

Lionel Messi
Argentina

Elijah Just
New Zealand

Erling Haaland
Norway

Folarin Balogun
United States

Harry Kane
England
All 48 Teams Reviewed

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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