FIFA World Cup 2026: Day 3 Results, Standings and Highlights
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FIFA World Cup 2026 Points Table Updated After Dramatic Day 3
Day three of the FIFA World Cup 2026 delivered thrilling football across four matches, with standout results reshaping the group standings. From historic milestones to surprise victories, the tournament continued to live up to its expanded, high-stakes format.
Qatar Makes History in Group B
The most emotional moment of the day came in Group B, where Qatar — the tournament’s host nation in 2022 — earned its first-ever FIFA World Cup point. Facing a strong Switzerland side, Qatar levelled the scores in stoppage time to secure a memorable 1-1 draw. It was a landmark result for the nation, signalling genuine progress on the global stage.
Brazil and Morocco also played out a 1-1 draw in another Group B fixture, leaving both sides level on points and setting up a fascinating battle for qualification from the group in the coming matchdays.
Australia Stun Turkiye, Scotland Lead Group C
In Group D, Australia produced one of the upsets of the tournament so far, defeating Turkiye 2-0 to claim second place behind the USA. The Socceroos’ disciplined defensive display and clinical finishing made for a commanding performance that few had anticipated before kickoff.
Meanwhile in Group C, Scotland claimed a tense 1-0 victory over Haiti, securing their first World Cup win in 36 years. A deflected John McGinn goal proved enough to lift Scotland to the top of their group, ahead of what promises to be an increasingly competitive run of fixtures.
How Teams Qualify in the 48-Team Format
The 2026 edition is the largest World Cup in history, featuring 48 teams divided into 12 groups of four. The top two finishers from each group advance directly to the Round of 32, where they are joined by the eight best third-placed teams across all groups — giving more nations a realistic path to the knockout rounds than ever before.