The weekend in North America wrapped up with a thrilling Day 4 at the 2026 World Cup. Eight teams made their debuts, offering viewers an exciting day filled with numerous goals. The action began with a match featuring eight goals and ended with a new surprise contender emerging in Mexico. Here is a breakdown of the teams’ standings after Day 4.
‘I’m Pleased’ Tier
- Germany
- United States of America
- Sweden
- Ivory Coast
- South Korea
- Australia
- Morocco
- Japan
- Netherlands
- Brazil
- Mexico
Germany began their match with a surprising challenge from Curaçao, allowing an early tie at 1-1. However, they recovered well, finishing with a dominant 7-1 score. Sweden also impressed with a strong offensive second half against Tunisia. Ivory Coast managed to penetrate Ecuador’s strong defense to secure a victory in their tournament opener.
‘Got Work To Do’ Tier
- 12. Scotland
- 13. Ecuador
- 14. Canada
- 15. Switzerland
- 16. Bosnia
- 17. Qatar
- 18. Turkey
- 19. Czechia
Ecuador’s defense showed its prowess despite their loss to Ivory Coast. However, their attack fell short, struggling to capitalize on opportunities near the penalty area, which may hinder their progress in the tournament.
‘Might Be On Vacation Soon’ Tier
- 20. Haiti
- 21. Paraguay
- 22. Curaçao
- 23. Tunisia
- 24. South Africa
These teams face daunting prospects after their initial performances. Unlike those ranked above, these nations have yet to demonstrate competitiveness. Curaçao deserves recognition for their determination against Germany, even scoring a historic goal. Tunisia faded in their match against Sweden, and would likely have fallen further if the game had continued.