After the first 24 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, FIFA has reviewed the performances of the different confederations taking part in the tournament. Between confirmations, surprises, and setbacks, early trends are already beginning to emerge.
With 75 goals scored, an average of 3.13 goals per match, the 2026 edition has started at a fast pace. Among the six confederations represented, UEFA has been the strongest performer, with seven wins in sixteen matches and an average of 1.69 points per team. England, France, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Austria, and Scotland have helped European football take the lead.
Africa’s record has been more mixed. CAF has registered two wins, four draws, and four defeats. Only Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire managed to secure all three points. Morocco, however, confirmed its status as a leading force in African football with a prestigious 1-1 draw against Brazil, while Cape Verde, DR Congo, and Egypt also achieved encouraging results.
CONMEBOL has posted a balanced record, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. After a hesitant start, Lionel Messi’s Argentina and Luis Díaz’s Colombia helped South America get back on track.
In the Concacaf zone, the host nations delivered. The United States and Mexico both won, while Canada earned a valuable draw. The AFC, for its part, recorded two wins, four draws, and three defeats, thanks in particular to victories by South Korea and Australia.
Finally, New Zealand, the OFC’s sole representative, secured a spectacular 2-2 draw against Iran, keeping alive hopes of claiming the first World Cup win in its history.
At this first stage of assessment, Europe appears to be the best-performing confederation, while Africa is counting on its leaders, starting with Morocco, to improve its statistics during the second matchday of the group stage.