2026 World Cup Group D Live Update: Current Standings as Australia and Paraguay Aim for Knockout Stage with USA

The knockout stages of the World Cup have commenced in North America.

In Group D, the final rankings are set, with co-hosts the United States at the top and Turkey out of the tournament.

Australia faces off against Paraguay in a crucial match for the second and final automatic knockout placement.

Both nations are tied on points; however, Australia has a superior goal difference, meaning they will progress if the game ends in a draw.

Should Paraguay lose or draw against Australia, they could potentially qualify as one of the best third-placed teams.

Current Group D Standings for World Cup 2026

Here is the latest update for Group D:

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What happens if teams end up with the same points in the World Cup group stage?

If multiple teams finish with identical points, the following tiebreaking criteria will be applied in order:

1. Points acquired in matches among the tied teams
2. Goal difference in those matches
3. Most goals scored in those matches
4. Overall goal difference across all group matches
5. Total goals scored in all group matches
6. Fair play score based on yellow and red cards
7. FIFA World Ranking

Criteria for identifying the eight best third-placed teams

Teams finishing third in their respective groups will be ranked according to these criteria:

1. Points
2. Goal difference
3. Goals scored
4. Fair play score concerning yellow and red cards
5. FIFA World Ranking

Stay informed with the latest standings for third-placed teams: