World Cup Group A table, standings 2022: Updated results and fixtures for Qatar, Netherlands, Ecuador and Senegal

Netherlands and Senegal won the two places in the last 16 from Group A. Senegal beat Ecuador 2-1 to claim the other place. The winner of the group will play the runner-up from the same group. England, Iran, USA, and Wales make up the second group in Group B. Qatar were eliminated after their second matchday.

Q is qualified to Round of 16, E is eliminated.

World Cup Group A table, standings 2022: Updated results and fixtures for Qatar, Netherlands, Ecuador and Senegal.

FIFA confirmed a continuation of their group-stage final standings and tiebreaking criteria for the 2022 World Cup. The final positions are ranked based on the system below. The system is based upon points obtained in all group matches, goal difference, goals scored and fair play points.

World Cup Group A table, standings 2022: Updated results and fixtures for Qatar, Netherlands, Ecuador and Senegal. Points obtained in all group matches, goal difference in the matches played between the teams in question and fair play points in group games.

The pre-tournament betting odds had the Netherlands and Senegal going through and Ecuador coming close.

The best two teams from the group stage advance to the Round of 16. Third and fourth-place teams are eliminated.