Group stage

World Cup 2026 Group L

Group L standings, fixtures and results at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The top two teams advance to the round of 32, with the best third-placed teams also qualifying.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L contains four national teams. The top two qualify automatically for the round of 32, and the third-placed team can still advance if it is among the eight best third-placed sides.

Points table

Group L Standings

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Top two qualify for the round of 32 — the 8 best third-placed teams also advance
Qualification

How Group L qualification works

Each team plays three group-stage matches. Three points are awarded for a win and one for a draw. The top two teams in Group L qualify for the round of 32; the third-placed team advances only if it ranks among the eight best third-placed teams across all 12 groups.

Group L

Frequently asked questions

Which teams are in World Cup 2026 Group L?
The four teams in FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L are shown in the standings table above, with points, goal difference and current position.
How many teams qualify from World Cup 2026 Group L?
The top two teams in Group L qualify for the round of 32. The third-placed team may also advance if it is among the eight best third-placed teams across all 12 groups.
When are the World Cup 2026 Group L matches?
All Group L fixtures and kick-off times are listed above. Group-stage matches are played between 11 June and early July 2026.