FIFA World Cup 2026 Standings: USA Secures Spot in Round

Fifa World Cup 2026 is back in focus after The New York Times reported that Team Team ForecastBracketScheduleThird-place World Cup 2026. Groups and standings The 2026 FIFA Men’s World.

According to FOX Sports, the USA was able to win Group D thanks to Paraguay's victory over Türkiye on Friday night. It marks the first time since 2010 that the USA has won its group at the World Cup.

Fifa World Cup 2026 and the policy shift

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has 48 teams competing in 72 group stage games, with the knockout rounds adding an extra 32 games to the schedule. As reported by Yahoo Sports, the top two teams from each group will qualify for the Round of 32 knockout stage.

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Why this matters now

For the latest standings and projections, visit CBS Sports or The Athletic. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with the FIFA World Cup being one of the most widely viewed sporting events in the world.

The latest reporting keeps the focus on the policy move. Readers now have a clearer view of why this update matters.

That fuller context gives the story a clearer place in the current news cycle. It also helps readers follow the next confirmed development with less guesswork.

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