Belgium, DR Congo, Ecuador, and Senegal Currently Outside World Cup Playoff Spots
According to the regulations for the 2026 World Cup, eight of the twelve third-placed teams from the group stage will advance to the playoffs. With the conclusion of matches in Groups A, B, and C, the national teams of Bosnia, South Korea, and Scotland now serve as benchmarks for the other contenders.
Key fixtures on June 25:
Paraguay vs. Australia: Australia holds 3 points with a goal difference of 0, while Paraguay also has 3 points but a goal difference of -2.