World Cup 2026 Winner: Spain, Full Bracket, Group Standings & Results
Spain won the FIFA World Cup 2026 after beating Argentina 1-0 following extra time in the final at New York New Jersey Stadium. Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute as Spain became world champions for the second time.
This page contains the complete World Cup 2026 bracket, final score, knockout-stage results, Spain’s road to the title, tournament awards and answers to the most searched questions about the first 48-team World Cup.
2026 World Cup Bracket
Complete Bracket & Results
World Cup 2026 Final Result: Spain 1-0 Argentina
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. The match remained goalless through 90 minutes before Ferran Torres scored the winning goal in the 106th minute.
The victory gave Spain their second men’s World Cup title, following their first triumph in 2010. Argentina finished as runners-up after entering the tournament as defending champions.
| Final Match Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Final result | 🇪🇸 Spain 1-0 Argentina 🇦🇷 |
| Result after 90 minutes | 0-0 |
| Winning goal | Ferran Torres, 106th minute |
| Winner | Spain |
| Runner-up | Argentina |
| Date | July 19, 2026 |
| Venue | New York New Jersey Stadium |
Read the official FIFA Spain vs Argentina final report and highlights.
Spain’s Road to the World Cup 2026 Title
Spain’s road to the World Cup 2026 title included five knockout victories. They defeated Austria, Portugal, Belgium, France and Argentina on the way to lifting the trophy.
| Stage | Result | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Round of 32 | 🇪🇸 Spain 3-0 Austria 🇦🇹 | Spain advanced |
| Round of 16 | 🇵🇹 Portugal 0-1 Spain 🇪🇸 | Spain advanced |
| Quarter-final | 🇪🇸 Spain 2-1 Belgium 🇧🇪 | Spain advanced |
| Semi-final | 🇫🇷 France 0-2 Spain 🇪🇸 | Spain advanced |
| Final | 🇪🇸 Spain 1-0 Argentina 🇦🇷 after extra time | Spain won the World Cup |
World Cup 2026 Final Standings
| Position | Team | Final Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 🇪🇸 Spain | World champions |
| 2nd | 🇦🇷 Argentina | Runners-up |
| 3rd | 🏴 England | Beat France 6-4 |
| 4th | 🇫🇷 France | Fourth place |
World Cup 2026 Third-place Result
England finished third at the 2026 World Cup after defeating France 6-4 in a ten-goal third-place playoff at Miami Stadium.
| Match | Result | Final Position |
|---|---|---|
| Match 103 | 🏴 England 6-4 France 🇫🇷 | England finished third |
World Cup 2026 Award Winners
Spain also collected several of the tournament’s major individual awards. Rodri was named the best player, Unai Simón won the Golden Glove and Pau Cubarsí received the Young Player Award. France forward Kylian Mbappé won the Golden Boot with ten goals.
| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| Golden Ball | 🇪🇸 Rodri |
| Silver Ball | 🇦🇷 Lionel Messi |
| Bronze Ball | 🇫🇷 Kylian Mbappé |
| Golden Boot | 🇫🇷 Kylian Mbappé — 10 goals |
| Silver Boot | 🇦🇷 Lionel Messi |
| Bronze Boot | 🏴 Jude Bellingham |
| Golden Glove | 🇪🇸 Unai Simón |
| Young Player Award | 🇪🇸 Pau Cubarsí |
| Fair Play Trophy | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
Source: Official FIFA World Cup 2026 award winners .
World Cup 2026 Semi-final Results
The World Cup 2026 semi-finals are complete. Spain advanced after defeating France 2-0, while Argentina secured the second final place with a 2-1 comeback victory over England.
| Semi-final | Result | Team Advanced |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-final 1 | 🇫🇷 France 0-2 Spain 🇪🇸 | Spain |
| Semi-final 2 | England 1-2 Argentina 🇦🇷 | Argentina |
World Cup 2026 Quarter-final Results
The World Cup 2026 quarter-finals are complete. France, Spain, England and Argentina have advanced to the semi-finals, while Morocco, Belgium, Norway and Switzerland have been eliminated.
| Quarter-final | Result | Team Advanced |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter-final 1 | 🇫🇷 France 2-0 Morocco 🇲🇦 | France |
| Quarter-final 2 | 🇪🇸 Spain 2-1 Belgium 🇧🇪 | Spain |
| Quarter-final 3 | 🏴 England 2-1 Norway 🇳🇴 | England |
| Quarter-final 4 | 🇦🇷 Argentina 3-1 Switzerland 🇨🇭 | Argentina |
World Cup 2026 Round of 16 Results
The World Cup 2026 Round of 16 is complete. France, Morocco, Norway, England, Spain, Belgium, Argentina and Switzerland have advanced to the quarter-finals.
| Match | Result | Team Advanced |
|---|---|---|
| Match 89 | 🇵🇾 Paraguay 0-1 France 🇫🇷 | France |
| Match 90 | 🇨🇦 Canada 0-3 Morocco 🇲🇦 | Morocco |
| Match 91 | 🇧🇷 Brazil 1-2 Norway 🇳🇴 | Norway |
| Match 92 | 🇲🇽 Mexico 2-3 England 🏴 | England |
| Match 93 | 🇵🇹 Portugal 0-1 Spain 🇪🇸 | Spain |
| Match 94 | 🇺🇸 United States 1-4 Belgium 🇧🇪 | Belgium |
| Match 95 | 🇦🇷 Argentina 3-2 Egypt 🇪🇬 | Argentina |
| Match 96 | 🇨🇭 Switzerland 0-0 Colombia 🇨🇴 | Switzerland advanced 4-3 on penalties |
World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Results
The World Cup 2026 Round of 32 is now complete. Sixteen teams have advanced to the Round of 16, while the remaining sixteen have been eliminated.
| Date | Result | Team Advanced |
|---|---|---|
| June 28 | 🇨🇦 Canada 1-0 South Africa 🇿🇦 | Canada |
| June 29 | 🇧🇷 Brazil 2-1 Japan 🇯🇵 | Brazil |
| June 29 | 🇵🇾 Paraguay 1-1 Germany 🇩🇪 | Paraguay advanced 4-3 on penalties |
| June 29 | 🇲🇦 Morocco 1-1 Netherlands 🇳🇱 | Morocco advanced 3-2 on penalties |
| June 30 | 🇫🇷 France 3-0 Sweden 🇸🇪 | France |
| June 30 | 🇳🇴 Norway 2-1 Ivory Coast 🇨🇮 | Norway |
| June 30 | 🇲🇽 Mexico 2-0 Ecuador 🇪🇨 | Mexico |
| July 1 | 🏴 England 2-1 DR Congo 🇨🇩 | England |
| July 1 | 🇺🇸 United States 2-0 Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦 | United States |
| July 1 | 🇧🇪 Belgium 3-2 Senegal 🇸🇳 | Belgium |
| July 2 | 🇵🇹 Portugal 2-1 Croatia 🇭🇷 | Portugal |
| July 2 | 🇪🇸 Spain 3-0 Austria 🇦🇹 | Spain |
| July 2 | 🇨🇭 Switzerland 2-0 Algeria 🇩🇿 | Switzerland |
| July 3 | 🇪🇬 Egypt 1-1 Australia 🇦🇺 | Egypt advanced 4-2 on penalties |
| July 3 | 🇦🇷 Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde 🇨🇻 | Argentina advanced after extra time |
| July 3 | 🇨🇴 Colombia 1-0 Ghana 🇬🇭 | Colombia |
World Cup 2026 Group Stage Results and Final Standings
The World Cup 2026 group stage featured 48 teams across 12 groups. The top two teams from every group qualified automatically for the Round of 32, together with the eight highest-ranked third-placed teams.
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇲🇽 Mexico | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 9 | Qualified |
| 2 | 🇿🇦 South Africa | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 | Qualified |
| 3 | 🇰🇷 South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 | Eliminated |
| 4 | 🇨🇿 Czechia | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 | Eliminated |
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇨🇭 Switzerland | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 | Qualified |
| 2 | 🇨🇦 Canada | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 4 | Qualified |
| 3 | 🇧🇦 Bosnia & Herzegovina | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 | Best 3rd |
| 4 | 🇶🇦 Qatar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 | Eliminated |
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇧🇷 Brazil | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +6 | 7 | Qualified |
| 2 | 🇲🇦 Morocco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 | Qualified |
| 3 | 🏴 Scotland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 | Eliminated |
| 4 | 🇭🇹 Haiti | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 0 | Eliminated |
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇺🇸 United States | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 6 | Qualified |
| 2 | 🇦🇺 Australia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | Qualified |
| 3 | 🇵🇾 Paraguay | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 | Best 3rd |
| 4 | 🇹🇷 Türkiye | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 | Eliminated |
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇩🇪 Germany | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +6 | 6 | Qualified |
| 2 | 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 | Qualified |
| 3 | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | Best 3rd |
| 4 | 🇨🇼 Curaçao | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 | Eliminated |
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +6 | 7 | Qualified |
| 2 | 🇯🇵 Japan | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 5 | Qualified |
| 3 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | Best 3rd |
| 4 | 🇹🇳 Tunisia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -10 | 0 | Eliminated |
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 5 | Qualified |
| 2 | 🇪🇬 Egypt | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 | Qualified |
| 3 | 🇮🇷 Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Eliminated |
| 4 | 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -6 | 1 | Eliminated |
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇪🇸 Spain | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 7 | Qualified |
| 2 | 🇨🇻 Cabo Verde | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Qualified |
| 3 | 🇺🇾 Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 | Eliminated |
| 4 | 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -4 | 2 | Eliminated |
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇫🇷 France | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +8 | 9 | Qualified |
| 2 | 🇳🇴 Norway | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 | Qualified |
| 3 | 🇸🇳 Senegal | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +2 | 3 | Best 3rd |
| 4 | 🇮🇶 Iraq | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -11 | 0 | Eliminated |
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 9 | Qualified |
| 2 | 🇦🇹 Austria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | Qualified |
| 3 | 🇩🇿 Algeria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 | Best 3rd |
| 4 | 🇯🇴 Jordan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 | Eliminated |
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇨🇴 Colombia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 | Qualified |
| 2 | 🇵🇹 Portugal | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +5 | 5 | Qualified |
| 3 | 🇨🇩 DR Congo | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 | Best 3rd |
| 4 | 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -9 | 0 | Eliminated |
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 | Qualified |
| 2 | 🇭🇷 Croatia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | Qualified |
| 3 | 🇬🇭 Ghana | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | Best 3rd |
| 4 | 🇵🇦 Panama | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 | Eliminated |
The eight highest-ranked third-placed teams qualified for the Round of 32. Senegal took the final qualifying position ahead of Iran, South Korea, Scotland and Uruguay.
| Rank | Team | Group | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇨🇩 DR Congo | K | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 | Qualified |
| 2 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | F | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | Qualified |
| 3 | 🇬🇭 Ghana | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | Qualified |
| 4 | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | E | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | Qualified |
| 5 | 🇧🇦 Bosnia & Herzegovina | B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 | Qualified |
| 6 | 🇩🇿 Algeria | J | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 | Qualified |
| 7 | 🇵🇾 Paraguay | D | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 | Qualified |
| 8 | 🇸🇳 Senegal | I | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +2 | 3 | Qualified |
| 9 | 🇮🇷 Iran | G | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Eliminated |
| 10 | 🇰🇷 South Korea | A | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 | Eliminated |
| 11 | 🏴 Scotland | C | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 | Eliminated |
| 12 | 🇺🇾 Uruguay | H | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 | Eliminated |
For the official tournament tables, visit the FIFA World Cup 2026 standings and knockout bracket .
World Cup 2026 Quick Facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Champion | Spain |
| Runner-up | Argentina |
| Final score | Spain 1-0 Argentina after extra time |
| Final goalscorer | Ferran Torres, 106th minute |
| Third place | England |
| Fourth place | France |
| Host countries | Canada, Mexico and the United States |
| Teams | 48 |
| Total matches | 104 |
| Knockout-stage teams | 32 |
| Final date | July 19, 2026 |
| Final venue | New York New Jersey Stadium |
The 2026 World Cup has 48 teams split into 12 groups of four. The top two teams from every group qualify automatically for the knockout stage. They are joined by the eight best third-placed teams.
That creates a 32-team bracket.
From the Round of 32 onward, every match is knockout football. The winner advances and the losing team is eliminated. If a match is level after 90 minutes, extra time is played. If the score is still level after extra time, the winner is decided by penalties.
Official World Cup 2026 Resources
For readers who want to verify the latest official information, these FIFA resources are useful:
- FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout bracket
- FIFA World Cup 2026 full match schedule
- FIFA World Cup 2026 scores and fixtures
- FIFA World Cup 2026 official tournament page
When Is the Next FIFA World Cup?
The next men’s FIFA World Cup will be held in 2030. Morocco, Portugal and Spain will co-host the tournament, with one centenary celebration match also staged in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.
Spain will enter the 2030 tournament as the defending world champions after winning the 2026 World Cup.
Visit the official FIFA World Cup 2030 page for future tournament information.
World Cup 2026 Winner, Groups, Bracket and Results FAQs
Who won the World Cup 2026?
Spain won the FIFA World Cup 2026 after beating Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final.
What was the World Cup 2026 final score?
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time. The match was 0-0 after 90 minutes.
Who scored in the World Cup 2026 final?
Ferran Torres scored the only goal of the final for Spain in the 106th minute.
Who finished second at the World Cup 2026?
Argentina finished as runners-up after losing 1-0 to Spain in the final.
Who finished third at the World Cup 2026?
England finished third after beating France 6-4 in the third-place playoff.
How many World Cups has Spain won?
Spain has won two men’s FIFA World Cup titles: 2010 and 2026.
Where was the World Cup 2026 final played?
The final was played at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Who won the World Cup 2026 Golden Ball?
Spain midfielder Rodri won the Golden Ball as the tournament’s best player.
Who won the World Cup 2026 Golden Boot?
France forward Kylian Mbappé won the Golden Boot after scoring ten goals.
Who won the World Cup 2026 Golden Glove?
Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón won the Golden Glove after keeping seven clean sheets.
How did the World Cup 2026 knockout stage work?
The top two teams from each of the 12 groups qualified alongside the eight best third-placed teams, creating a 32-team knockout bracket.
How many groups were there in the World Cup 2026?
The World Cup 2026 had 12 groups, named Group A through Group L. Each group contained four teams.
How many teams advanced from the World Cup 2026 group stage?
A total of 32 teams advanced from the group stage to the Round of 32.
How did teams qualify for the World Cup 2026 Round of 32?
The top two teams from each of the 12 groups qualified automatically, together with the eight highest-ranked third-placed teams.
Where can I find the World Cup 2026 group results and standings?
The complete World Cup 2026 group-stage section on this page contains the final standings for Groups A to L, including points, wins, draws, losses, goal difference and qualification status.
What do P, W, D, L, GD and Pts mean in the group tables?
P means matches played, W means wins, D means draws, L means losses, GD means goal difference and Pts means points.
When and where is the next World Cup?
The next men’s World Cup will be held in 2030, with Morocco, Portugal and Spain serving as the main co-hosts.
Final World Cup 2026 Summary
Spain completed the 2026 FIFA World Cup as champions after defeating Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final. England finished third, France placed fourth and Spain’s Rodri was named the tournament’s best player.
This page will remain as a permanent record of the complete World Cup 2026 bracket, final score, knockout results, winner, awards and tournament format.
