Jump To:Minimum and maximum possible points to finish third in every groupCopy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterIt's going to be a nervous few days ahead for Scotland after their 3-0 defeat to Brazil.The eight best-ranked third-placed sides from the 12 groups will go through to the round of 32, with the other four sides going out.That leaves Scotland facing an anxious wait to see if three points with a goal difference of minus three will be sufficient to outpace at least four of the other third-placed sides, or whether this is yet another major tournament group stage exit.Play our FREE match predictor and win �1kHow many points third place could get in every groupRunning through every single permutation would be too exhausting for anyone to handle.Instead, here's the minimum possible points that the third-placed side in each group could end up on, and the maximum possible points - the latter of which is not pleasant reading for Scotland... You may like Scotland vs Brazil prediction with knockout places on the line What do Scotland need to get out of their group? Which third-placed teams go through from the World Cup group stage? Minimum and maximum possible points to finish third in every groupGroup AMinimum: 1 point: If Mexico beat Czech Republic AND South Korea beat South Africa. A draw in either or both games would mean the third-placed side finishes with two points.Maximum: 4 points: If Czech Republic beat Mexico.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Group BComplete: Scotland (3 points)Group CComplete: Bosnia and Herzegovina (4 points)Group DMinimum: 3 points: If Paraguay and Australia dont draw with one another. What to read next What would happen if a World Cup group ended with everyone level on points and goal difference? Who do Scotland play next? Who could England and Scotland play in World Cup last 32? Maximum: 4 points: If Paraguay and Australia draw with one another.Group EMinimum: 1 point: If Ivory Coast beat Curacao AND Germany beat Ecuador. A draw in either or both games would mean the third-placed side finishes with two points.Maximum: 4 points: If Ecuador beat Germany.Group FMinimum: 3 points: If Japan beat Sweden.Maximum: 4 points: If Sweden get at least a draw against Japan.Group GMinimum: 2 points: If New Zealand beat Belgium, and/or if Egypt beat Iran.Maximum: 4 points: If Iran beat Egypt, and Belgium beat New Zealand.Group HMinimum: 2 points: If Uruguay lose to Spain.Maximum: 4 points: If Uruguay beat Spain, and Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia dont draw with one another.Group IMinimum: 1 point: If Senegal and Iraq draw with one another.Maximum: 3 points: If Senegal and Iraq dont draw with one another.Group JMinimum: 3 points: If Austria and Algeria dont draw with one another.Maximum: 4 points: If Austria and Algeria draw with one another.Group KMinimum: 2 points: If DR Congo and Uzbekistan draw with one another.Maximum: 4 points: If DR Congo beat Uzbekistan.Group LMinimum: 3 points: If Croatia lose to Ghana.Maximum: 4 points: If Croatia dont lose to Ghana.TOPICSWorld CupWorld Cup 2026Steven ChickenSocial Links NavigationSteven Chicken has been working as a football writer since 2009, taking in stints with Football365 and the Huddersfield Examiner. Steven still covers Huddersfield Town home and away for his own publication,WeAreTerriers.com. Steven is a two-time nominee for Regional Journalist of the Year at the prestigious British Sports Journalism Awards, making the shortlist in 2020 and 2023.
