Twenty-five teams—and two billionaire players—are still competing for a $713,000 trophy and $50 million in prize money. Here are more figures to know about the World Cup.

Very few nations have managed to come through a brilliant if bruising group stage campaign entirely unscathed.

The 2026 World Cup group stage produced 215 goals across 72 matches. Here are the best teams, players, and moments before the knockout rounds.