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Group Stage Results: What Actually Happened

Updated 2026-07-04 · 6 min read

Group A: Mexico delivered at home

Mexico topped Group A on home soil at Estadio Azteca, backed by a huge home crowd, and carried that form into a round of 16 run before falling 3-2 to England.

Group C: Brazil advanced, Morocco stayed dangerous

Brazil topped the group as expected, but Morocco's organised, physical style pushed them through too — and Morocco went on to reach the quarter-finals before losing to France.

Group D: a big night for the USA

The USMNT beat Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32 in front of a home crowd, before their run ended against Belgium in the round of 16.

The biggest surprise: Germany's early exit

Germany drew Paraguay in the round of 32 and lost on penalties, one of the tournament's most talked-about shocks. France and Spain both went on deep runs instead — Spain lifted the trophy on 19 July.

Full standings

See the final group tables or the complete knockout bracket on our scores page.

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