Deadspin | Alex Bowman (vertigo) cleared to return at Bristol Feb 15, 2026; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Alex Bowman (48) during the 68th running of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Alex Bowman will return to the NASCAR Cup Series at Bristol Motor Speedway on Sunday after a bout with vertigo, Hendrick Motorsports announced Thursday. Bowman, 32, has not driven the No. 48 Chevrolet since March 1 at Circuit of The Americas, where he first felt the symptoms and did not finish. He missed the past four races but now has been medically cleared, the team said. “We’re proud of Alex and the way he’s handled this situation,” Jeff Andrews, president and general manager of Hendrick Motorsports, said in a news release. “He’s put a lot of work into his recovery and followed the medical team’s plan every step of the way. From the outset, our goal was to prioritize his health and have him return when he was fully recovered and medically cleared. We’re looking forward to seeing Alex back in his race car this weekend.” Before a medical evaluation, Bowman drove on a road course in North Carolina, took part in a pit practice and went through simulator testing. Bowman said he is “grateful for the support” he has received from Hendrick Motorsports, his sponsor, fans and the medical team and is looking forward to driving Sunday in the Food City 500. “It’s been tough being out of the car, but we all wanted to make sure I was 100% ready before returning,” he said. “I feel really good, and I’m excited about being at the track with my team and getting back to racing.” Bowman has eight NASCAR Cup Series career wins and currently sits in 36th place in the Cup standings. He is in his ninth full-time season with the Hendrick team, joining upon the retirement of Dale Earnhardt Jr. after the 2017 season. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Alex #Bowman #vertigo #cleared #return #Bristol

Deadspin | Alex Bowman (vertigo) cleared to return at Bristol
Feb 15, 2026; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Alex Bowman (48) during the 68th running of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Alex Bowman will return to the NASCAR Cup Series at Bristol Motor Speedway on Sunday after a bout with vertigo, Hendrick Motorsports announced Thursday.

Bowman, 32, has not driven the No. 48 Chevrolet since March 1 at Circuit of The Americas, where he first felt the symptoms and did not finish. He missed the past four races but now has been medically cleared, the team said.

“We’re proud of Alex and the way he’s handled this situation,” Jeff Andrews, president and general manager of Hendrick Motorsports, said in a news release. “He’s put a lot of work into his recovery and followed the medical team’s plan every step of the way. From the outset, our goal was to prioritize his health and have him return when he was fully recovered and medically cleared. We’re looking forward to seeing Alex back in his race car this weekend.”

Before a medical evaluation, Bowman drove on a road course in North Carolina, took part in a pit practice and went through simulator testing.

Bowman said he is “grateful for the support” he has received from Hendrick Motorsports, his sponsor, fans and the medical team and is looking forward to driving Sunday in the Food City 500.

“It’s been tough being out of the car, but we all wanted to make sure I was 100% ready before returning,” he said. “I feel really good, and I’m excited about being at the track with my team and getting back to racing.”

Bowman has eight NASCAR Cup Series career wins and currently sits in 36th place in the Cup standings. He is in his ninth full-time season with the Hendrick team, joining upon the retirement of Dale Earnhardt Jr. after the 2017 season.

–Field Level Media

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Feb 15, 2026; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Alex Bowman (48) during the 68th running of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Alex Bowman will return to the NASCAR Cup Series at Bristol Motor Speedway on Sunday after a bout with vertigo, Hendrick Motorsports announced Thursday.

Bowman, 32, has not driven the No. 48 Chevrolet since March 1 at Circuit of The Americas, where he first felt the symptoms and did not finish. He missed the past four races but now has been medically cleared, the team said.

“We’re proud of Alex and the way he’s handled this situation,” Jeff Andrews, president and general manager of Hendrick Motorsports, said in a news release. “He’s put a lot of work into his recovery and followed the medical team’s plan every step of the way. From the outset, our goal was to prioritize his health and have him return when he was fully recovered and medically cleared. We’re looking forward to seeing Alex back in his race car this weekend.”

Before a medical evaluation, Bowman drove on a road course in North Carolina, took part in a pit practice and went through simulator testing.

Bowman said he is “grateful for the support” he has received from Hendrick Motorsports, his sponsor, fans and the medical team and is looking forward to driving Sunday in the Food City 500.

“It’s been tough being out of the car, but we all wanted to make sure I was 100% ready before returning,” he said. “I feel really good, and I’m excited about being at the track with my team and getting back to racing.”

Bowman has eight NASCAR Cup Series career wins and currently sits in 36th place in the Cup standings. He is in his ninth full-time season with the Hendrick team, joining upon the retirement of Dale Earnhardt Jr. after the 2017 season.

–Field Level Media

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India loses to Indonesia in Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I <div id="content-body-70844456" itemprop="articleBody"><p>India’s hopes of advancing to the Billie Jean King Cup playoffs suffered a blow as it lost 0-3 to Indonesia in the Asia/Oceania Group I contest in New Delhi on Thursday.</p><p>Janice Tjen, the highest-ranked player here, broke no sweat in her 6-2, 6-1 win against Sahaja Yamalapalli in 58 minutes to seal the tie after Vaishnavi Adkar went down fighting to Priska Madelyn Nugroho 6-7(3), 7-6(3), 6-3 in the first match.</p><p>The World No. 41 cruised home in the opening set, breaking Sahaja in the first game and taking a 3-1 lead. Though the Indian managed to hold serve for the only time in the set, Janice racked up points to win 6-2 in just 31 minutes.</p><p>In the second, Sahaja was able to win just a solitary game, unable to handle her opponent’s powerful shots. The 23-year-old Indonesian had won her maiden singles title at the Chennai Open last year.</p><p>Janice returned for the doubles match with the experienced Aldila Sutjiadi as partner. The duo defeated Ankita Raina and Rutuja Bhosale 6-3, 7-6(4), handing the Indian pair its first reverse of the week.</p><div class=" article-picture center"><img src="https://ss-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/qckb1l/article70844469.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/32_TENNIS_09_04_DELHI.jpg" data-original="https://ss-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/qckb1l/article70844469.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/32_TENNIS_09_04_DELHI.jpg" alt="India’s Rutuja Bhosale and Ankita Raina celebrate a point. The Indonesian pair of Janice and Sutjiadi defeated the Indians in the doubles match." title="India’s Rutuja Bhosale and Ankita Raina celebrate a point. The Indonesian pair of Janice and Sutjiadi defeated the Indians in the doubles match." class=" lazy" width="100%" height="100%"/><div class="pic-caption"><figcaption class="figure-caption align-text-bottom"><p> India’s Rutuja Bhosale and Ankita Raina celebrate a point. The Indonesian pair of Janice and Sutjiadi defeated the Indians in the doubles match. | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR </p><img class="caption-image" src="https://assetsss.thehindu.com/theme/images/SSRX/lightbox-info.svg" alt="lightbox-info"/></figcaption></div><p class="caption"> India’s Rutuja Bhosale and Ankita Raina celebrate a point. The Indonesian pair of Janice and Sutjiadi defeated the Indians in the doubles match. | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR </p></div><p>Earlier, Vaishnavi battled hard against Priska. She rallied from 3-5, 15-40 down in the first set and saved three set points. Vaishnavi, who mixed her shots well, broke the Indonesian to pull level 5-5 and took the set to a tie-breaker before winning it 7-3.</p><p>The second set went Priska’s way, again in the tie-breaker.</p><p>In the decider, a visibly fatigued Vaishnavi faltered, netting a double-fisted backhand after a three-hour six-minute marathon.</p><div class="fact-box"><h5 class="main-title"> The results: </h5><p> Indonesia bt India 3-0 [Priska Madelyn Nugroho bt Vaishnavi Adkar 6-7(3), 7-6(3), 6-3; Janice Tjen bt Sahaja Yamalapalli 6-2, 6-1; Aldila Sutjiadi & Janice Tjen bt Rutuja Bhosale & Ankita Raina 6-3, 7-6(4)]. </p><p> Thailand bt Mongolia 3-0 [Thasaporn Naklo bt Anu-Vjin Gantor 6-1, 6-0; Patcharin Cheapchandej bt Khongorzul Aldarkhishig 6-1, 6-0; Peangtarn Plipuech & Kamonwan Yodpetch bt Jargal Altansarnai & Oyungerel Khasbaatar 6-0, 6-1]. </p><p> Korea bt New Zealand 3-0 [Dayeon Back bt Valentina Ivanov 7-5, 6-3; Sohyun Park bt Monique Barry 6-0, 6-1; Dayeon Back & Eunhye Lee bt Aishi Das & Valentina Ivanov 6-3, 3-6, [10-8]]. </p></div><p class="publish-time" id="end-of-article">Published on Apr 09, 2026</p></div> #India #loses #Indonesia #Billie #Jean #King #Cup #AsiaOceania #Group

Deadspin | Phillies batter Mets behind Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper Jun 21, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) hits a three-run home run against the New York Mets in the second inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper capped their big weekends by each hitting home runs on Sunday night as the host Philadelphia Phillies rolled past the New York Mets 6-2 in the rubber game of a three-contest series between the National League East rivals. Zack Wheeler pitched into the sixth for the 10th straight start for the Phillies, who outscored the Mets 21-5 over the final two games of the series to improve to 12-6 this month. Carson Benge homered and scored both runs for the last-place Mets, who went 2-4 on a six-game road trip. The Phillies picked up where they left off following Saturday’s 15-3 victory by scoring twice in the first against David Peterson (3-6). The left-hander threw 29 pitches in the opening frame of his first start since May 26. Trea Turner and Schwarber drew leadoff walks against Peterson before Harper struck out. Turner scored on Alec Bohm’s infield single, which landed just fair down the third base line. Schwarber went to third when Brett Baty threw wide of first baseman Jacob Young and raced home one pitch later on Edmundo Sosa’s single. Schwarber, who hit three homers on Saturday, slugged a 418-foot three-run homer in the second inning on Sunday. Harper, who hit for his first career cycle Saturday, went deep off Austin Warren in the fifth. Harper finished 3-for-4 and went 7-for-9 in the last two games as he raised his average from .248 to .266. Wheeler (7-1), who missed the first four weeks recovering from thoracic outlet syndrome surgery near his right shoulder, allowed the two runs on four hits — including Benge’s third-inning homer — and three walks while striking out seven over 5 2/3 innings. His ERA rose from 2.01 to 2.11. Wheeler issued all three walks in the sixth, when he exited after A.J. Ewing grounded into a forceout to score Benge. Jonathan Bowlan struck out Marcus Semien and the Mets got just two singles the rest of the way. Ewing had two hits. Peterson gave up five runs (four earned) on six hits and two walks while striking out five over four innings. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Phillies #batter #Mets #Kyle #Schwarber #Bryce #Harper

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Jun 21, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) hits a three-run home run against the New York Mets in the second inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper capped their big weekends by each hitting home runs on Sunday night as the host Philadelphia Phillies rolled past the New York Mets 6-2 in the rubber game of a three-contest series between the National League East rivals.

Zack Wheeler pitched into the sixth for the 10th straight start for the Phillies, who outscored the Mets 21-5 over the final two games of the series to improve to 12-6 this month.

Carson Benge homered and scored both runs for the last-place Mets, who went 2-4 on a six-game road trip.

The Phillies picked up where they left off following Saturday’s 15-3 victory by scoring twice in the first against David Peterson (3-6). The left-hander threw 29 pitches in the opening frame of his first start since May 26.

Trea Turner and Schwarber drew leadoff walks against Peterson before Harper struck out. Turner scored on Alec Bohm’s infield single, which landed just fair down the third base line. Schwarber went to third when Brett Baty threw wide of first baseman Jacob Young and raced home one pitch later on Edmundo Sosa’s single.

Schwarber, who hit three homers on Saturday, slugged a 418-foot three-run homer in the second inning on Sunday. Harper, who hit for his first career cycle Saturday, went deep off Austin Warren in the fifth.

Harper finished 3-for-4 and went 7-for-9 in the last two games as he raised his average from .248 to .266.

Wheeler (7-1), who missed the first four weeks recovering from thoracic outlet syndrome surgery near his right shoulder, allowed the two runs on four hits — including Benge’s third-inning homer — and three walks while striking out seven over 5 2/3 innings. His ERA rose from 2.01 to 2.11.

Wheeler issued all three walks in the sixth, when he exited after A.J. Ewing grounded into a forceout to score Benge. Jonathan Bowlan struck out Marcus Semien and the Mets got just two singles the rest of the way.

Ewing had two hits.

Peterson gave up five runs (four earned) on six hits and two walks while striking out five over four innings.

–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Phillies #batter #Mets #Kyle #Schwarber #Bryce #Harper">Deadspin | Phillies batter Mets behind Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper

Jun 21, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (12) hits a three-run home run against the New York Mets in the second inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper capped their big weekends by each hitting home runs on Sunday night as the host Philadelphia Phillies rolled past the New York Mets 6-2 in the rubber game of a three-contest series between the National League East rivals.

Zack Wheeler pitched into the sixth for the 10th straight start for the Phillies, who outscored the Mets 21-5 over the final two games of the series to improve to 12-6 this month.

Carson Benge homered and scored both runs for the last-place Mets, who went 2-4 on a six-game road trip.

The Phillies picked up where they left off following Saturday’s 15-3 victory by scoring twice in the first against David Peterson (3-6). The left-hander threw 29 pitches in the opening frame of his first start since May 26.

Trea Turner and Schwarber drew leadoff walks against Peterson before Harper struck out. Turner scored on Alec Bohm’s infield single, which landed just fair down the third base line. Schwarber went to third when Brett Baty threw wide of first baseman Jacob Young and raced home one pitch later on Edmundo Sosa’s single.

Schwarber, who hit three homers on Saturday, slugged a 418-foot three-run homer in the second inning on Sunday. Harper, who hit for his first career cycle Saturday, went deep off Austin Warren in the fifth.

Harper finished 3-for-4 and went 7-for-9 in the last two games as he raised his average from .248 to .266.

Wheeler (7-1), who missed the first four weeks recovering from thoracic outlet syndrome surgery near his right shoulder, allowed the two runs on four hits — including Benge’s third-inning homer — and three walks while striking out seven over 5 2/3 innings. His ERA rose from 2.01 to 2.11.

Wheeler issued all three walks in the sixth, when he exited after A.J. Ewing grounded into a forceout to score Benge. Jonathan Bowlan struck out Marcus Semien and the Mets got just two singles the rest of the way.

Ewing had two hits.

Peterson gave up five runs (four earned) on six hits and two walks while striking out five over four innings.

–Field Level Media

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Group play is winding down at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and teams have already booked spots in the Round of 32. Mexico was the first team to clinch a group win, followed by the United States.

But with 30 other teams vying for spots in the knockout round, there are a lot of scenarios unfolding at the World Cup.

And some involve the “team conduct score.”

As the group stage draws to a close, today we are diving into the team conduct score: What it is, how it is calculated, what the current team conduct score standings are, and why those standings might matter at the World Cup.

What is the team conduct score?

The team conduct score is a calculation of the infractions a team has earned in a given tournament, in this case the World Cup. Specifically, it is a tally of the yellow and red cards each team has been given, for both players and team officials.

How is the team conduct score calculated?

Here is how the team conduct score is calculated.

Yellow cards: -1 point
Indirect red card (resulting from a second yellow card): -3 points
Straight red card: -4 points
Yellow card plus straight card: -5 points

As each team accumulates cards, the running total changes.

Why might the team conduct score matter?

Why might a team’s team conduct score matter at the World Cup?

Because it can be used to break ties at the end of group play, to see how teams finish in a given group and/or advance to the knockout stage.

To break ties within a group at the end of the group stage, a three-step process will be followed to determine tiebreakers.

In the first step, the greatest number of points in the group matches between the tied teams will be applied. Then, the superior goal difference from the group matches between the tied teams will be applied, and finally, the greatest number of goals scored in all group matches between the tied teams will be applied.

If that cannot determine a tiebreaker, then the teams that are still equal will advance to step two. In this stage, the first step is the goal difference in all group matches, then the greatest number of goals in all group matches, and finally the highest team conduct score (relating to yellow and red cards) will be applied.

So while the team conduct score is one of the final tiebreakers, it could come into play here soon at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

If the team conduct score does not break the tie, then the teams still equal on points will be ranked according to the most recent FIFA World Rankings.

Then there are the teams looking to advance to the knockout round as a third-place team in a group. With the field expanding to 48 teams, the top two teams in each group advance to the Round of 32, and then the eight best third-place teams fill out the final eight spots.

When it comes to those standings, here is how FIFA will stack the third-place teams for potential tiebreakers:

First, the greatest number of points in all group matches
Second, the goal difference from all group matches
Third, the number of goals scored in all group matches
Fourth, a team’s conduct score.

If there are still ties after those four steps are applied, the teams still equal on points will be ranked according to the most recent FIFA World Rankings.

What are the current team conduct scores at the World Cup?

Here is the current team conduct score for each team at the FIFA World Cup.

Note: This table was last updated following Egypt-New Zealand on Sunday, June 21

Team	Team Conduct Score
Germany	0
Japan	0
Uruguay	0
Norway	0
France	0
Senegal	0
Argentina	0
Jordan	0
Algeria	0
England	0
Croatia	0
Czechia	-1
Morocco	-1
Tunisia	-1
Spain	-1
Iraq	-1
Austria	-1
Colombia	-1
DR Congo	-1
Uzbekistan	-1
Ghana	-1
Iran	-2
New Zealand	-2
Switzerland	-2
Ecuador	-2
Panama	-2
Saudi Arabia	-3
Cabo Verde	-3
South Korea	-3
Sweden	-3
Canada	-3
Brazil	-3
Türkiye	-3
Egypt	-3
Ivory Coast	-3
Netherlands	-3
Portugal	-3
Scotland	-4
Haiti	-4
United States	-4
Australia	-4
Curaçao	-5
Mexico	-5
Belgium	-7
Bosnia and Herzegovina	-9
Qatar	-11
Paraguay	-11
South Africa	-12

#World #Cup #Team #conduct #score #explained #standings"> $World Cup 2026: Team conduct score explained, standings Group play is winding down at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and teams have already booked spots in the Round of 32. Mexico was the first team to clinch a group win, followed by the United States.But with 30 other teams vying for spots in the knockout round, there are a lot of scenarios unfolding at the World Cup.And some involve the “team conduct score.”As the group stage draws to a close, today we are diving into the team conduct score: What it is, how it is calculated, what the current team conduct score standings are, and why those standings might matter at the World Cup.What is the team conduct score?The team conduct score is a calculation of the infractions a team has earned in a given tournament, in this case the World Cup. Specifically, it is a tally of the yellow and red cards each team has been given, for both players and team officials.How is the team conduct score calculated?Here is how the team conduct score is calculated.Yellow cards: -1 pointIndirect red card (resulting from a second yellow card): -3 pointsStraight red card: -4 pointsYellow card plus straight card: -5 pointsAs each team accumulates cards, the running total changes.Why might the team conduct score matter?Why might a team’s team conduct score matter at the World Cup?Because it can be used to break ties at the end of group play, to see how teams finish in a given group and/or advance to the knockout stage.To break ties within a group at the end of the group stage, a three-step process will be followed to determine tiebreakers.In the first step, the greatest number of points in the group matches between the tied teams will be applied. Then, the superior goal difference from the group matches between the tied teams will be applied, and finally, the greatest number of goals scored in all group matches between the tied teams will be applied.If that cannot determine a tiebreaker, then the teams that are still equal will advance to step two. In this stage, the first step is the goal difference in all group matches, then the greatest number of goals in all group matches, and finally the highest team conduct score (relating to yellow and red cards) will be applied.So while the team conduct score is one of the final tiebreakers, it could come into play here soon at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.If the team conduct score does not break the tie, then the teams still equal on points will be ranked according to the most recent FIFA World Rankings.Then there are the teams looking to advance to the knockout round as a third-place team in a group. With the field expanding to 48 teams, the top two teams in each group advance to the Round of 32, and then the eight best third-place teams fill out the final eight spots.When it comes to those standings, here is how FIFA will stack the third-place teams for potential tiebreakers:First, the greatest number of points in all group matchesSecond, the goal difference from all group matchesThird, the number of goals scored in all group matchesFourth, a team’s conduct score.If there are still ties after those four steps are applied, the teams still equal on points will be ranked according to the most recent FIFA World Rankings.What are the current team conduct scores at the World Cup?Here is the current team conduct score for each team at the FIFA World Cup.Note: This table was last updated following Egypt-New Zealand on Sunday, June 21TeamTeam Conduct ScoreGermany0Japan0Uruguay0Norway0France0Senegal0Argentina0Jordan0Algeria0England0Croatia0Czechia-1Morocco-1Tunisia-1Spain-1Iraq-1Austria-1Colombia-1DR Congo-1Uzbekistan-1Ghana-1Iran-2New Zealand-2Switzerland-2Ecuador-2Panama-2Saudi Arabia-3Cabo Verde-3South Korea-3Sweden-3Canada-3Brazil-3Türkiye-3Egypt-3Ivory Coast-3Netherlands-3Portugal-3Scotland-4Haiti-4United States-4Australia-4Curaçao-5Mexico-5Belgium-7Bosnia and Herzegovina-9Qatar-11Paraguay-11South Africa-12 #World #Cup #Team #conduct #score #explained #standings$

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Group play is winding down at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and teams have already booked spots in the Round of 32. Mexico was the first team to clinch a group win, followed by the United States.
But with 30 other teams vying for spots in the knockout round, there are a lot of scenarios unfolding at the World Cup.
And some involve the “team conduct score.”
As the group stage draws to a close, today we are diving into the team conduct score: What it is, how it is calculated, what the current team conduct score standings are, and why those standings might matter at the World Cup.
What is the team conduct score?
The team conduct score is a calculation of the infractions a team has earned in a given tournament, in this case the World Cup. Specifically, it is a tally of the yellow and red cards each team has been given, for both players and team officials.
How is the team conduct score calculated?
Here is how the team conduct score is calculated.
Yellow cards: -1 point
Indirect red card (resulting from a second yellow card): -3 points
Straight red card: -4 points
Yellow card plus straight card: -5 points
As each team accumulates cards, the running total changes.
Why might the team conduct score matter?
Why might a team’s team conduct score matter at the World Cup?
Because it can be used to break ties at the end of group play, to see how teams finish in a given group and/or advance to the knockout stage.
To break ties within a group at the end of the group stage, a three-step process will be followed to determine tiebreakers.
In the first step, the greatest number of points in the group matches between the tied teams will be applied. Then, the superior goal difference from the group matches between the tied teams will be applied, and finally, the greatest number of goals scored in all group matches between the tied teams will be applied.
If that cannot determine a tiebreaker, then the teams that are still equal will advance to step two. In this stage, the first step is the goal difference in all group matches, then the greatest number of goals in all group matches, and finally the highest team conduct score (relating to yellow and red cards) will be applied.
So while the team conduct score is one of the final tiebreakers, it could come into play here soon at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
If the team conduct score does not break the tie, then the teams still equal on points will be ranked according to the most recent FIFA World Rankings.
Then there are the teams looking to advance to the knockout round as a third-place team in a group. With the field expanding to 48 teams, the top two teams in each group advance to the Round of 32, and then the eight best third-place teams fill out the final eight spots.
When it comes to those standings, here is how FIFA will stack the third-place teams for potential tiebreakers:
First, the greatest number of points in all group matches
Second, the goal difference from all group matches
Third, the number of goals scored in all group matches
Fourth, a team’s conduct score.
If there are still ties after those four steps are applied, the teams still equal on points will be ranked according to the most recent FIFA World Rankings.
What are the current team conduct scores at the World Cup?
Here is the current team conduct score for each team at the FIFA World Cup.
Note: This table was last updated following Egypt-New Zealand on Sunday, June 21
Team
Team Conduct Score
Germany 0
Japan 0
Uruguay 0
Norway 0
France 0
Senegal 0
Argentina 0
Jordan 0
Algeria 0
England 0
Croatia 0
Czechia -1
Morocco -1
Tunisia -1
Spain -1
Iraq -1
Austria -1
Colombia -1
DR Congo -1
Uzbekistan -1
Ghana -1
Iran -2
New Zealand -2
Switzerland -2
Ecuador -2
Panama -2
Saudi Arabia -3
Cabo Verde -3
South Korea -3
Sweden -3
Canada -3
Brazil -3
Türkiye -3
Egypt -3
Ivory Coast -3
Netherlands -3
Portugal -3
Scotland -4
Haiti -4
United States -4
Australia -4
Curaçao -5
Mexico -5
Belgium -7
Bosnia and Herzegovina -9
Qatar -11
Paraguay -11
South Africa -12

#World #Cup #Team #conduct #score #explained #standings">World Cup 2026: Team conduct score explained, standings

Group play is winding down at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and teams have already booked spots in the Round of 32. Mexico was the first team to clinch a group win, followed by the United States.

But with 30 other teams vying for spots in the knockout round, there are a lot of scenarios unfolding at the World Cup.

And some involve the “team conduct score.”

What is the team conduct score?

How is the team conduct score calculated?

Here is how the team conduct score is calculated.

Yellow cards: -1 point
Indirect red card (resulting from a second yellow card): -3 points
Straight red card: -4 points
Yellow card plus straight card: -5 points

As each team accumulates cards, the running total changes.

Why might the team conduct score matter?

Why might a team’s team conduct score matter at the World Cup?

Because it can be used to break ties at the end of group play, to see how teams finish in a given group and/or advance to the knockout stage.

To break ties within a group at the end of the group stage, a three-step process will be followed to determine tiebreakers.

So while the team conduct score is one of the final tiebreakers, it could come into play here soon at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

If the team conduct score does not break the tie, then the teams still equal on points will be ranked according to the most recent FIFA World Rankings.

When it comes to those standings, here is how FIFA will stack the third-place teams for potential tiebreakers:

First, the greatest number of points in all group matches
Second, the goal difference from all group matches
Third, the number of goals scored in all group matches
Fourth, a team’s conduct score.

If there are still ties after those four steps are applied, the teams still equal on points will be ranked according to the most recent FIFA World Rankings.

What are the current team conduct scores at the World Cup?

Here is the current team conduct score for each team at the FIFA World Cup.

Note: This table was last updated following Egypt-New Zealand on Sunday, June 21

Team	Team Conduct Score
Germany	0
Japan	0
Uruguay	0
Norway	0
France	0
Senegal	0
Argentina	0
Jordan	0
Algeria	0
England	0
Croatia	0
Czechia	-1
Morocco	-1
Tunisia	-1
Spain	-1
Iraq	-1
Austria	-1
Colombia	-1
DR Congo	-1
Uzbekistan	-1
Ghana	-1
Iran	-2
New Zealand	-2
Switzerland	-2
Ecuador	-2
Panama	-2
Saudi Arabia	-3
Cabo Verde	-3
South Korea	-3
Sweden	-3
Canada	-3
Brazil	-3
Türkiye	-3
Egypt	-3
Ivory Coast	-3
Netherlands	-3
Portugal	-3
Scotland	-4
Haiti	-4
United States	-4
Australia	-4
Curaçao	-5
Mexico	-5
Belgium	-7
Bosnia and Herzegovina	-9
Qatar	-11
Paraguay	-11
South Africa	-12

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Egypt took a big step towards qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage after coming from behind to beat New Zealand 3-1 in the Group G clash at BC Place Vancouver, on Sunday.

The result also marked the African nation’s first-ever win in the quadrennial tournament.

Finn Surman gave New Zealand the lead in the 15th minute after heading in a corner from Tim Payne. Egypt got one back just 14 minutes into the second half thanks to a free header from Mostafa Zico after meeting Mohamed Hany’s delivery.

The Pharaohs took the lead through talisman Mohamed Salah, who combined with Zico to set himself up for an easy finish inside the box in the 67th minute. The former Liverpool star then turned provider as he found substitute Mahmoud Trezeguet inside the area for yet another headed finish in the 82nd minute.

The result leaves Egypt on top of the standings in its group with four points, followed by Iran and Belgium with two apiece, while New Zealand sits at the bottom with one.

New Zealand vs Egypt Player Ratings:

New Zealand:

Crocombe (5.4), Payne (6.5), Surman (6.8), Boxall (5.5), Cacace (6.4), Bell (6.3), Stamenic (6.0), McCowatt (6.2), Singh (5.5), Just (6.0), Wood (6.1)

Subs: Old (6.0), Thomas (6.3), Randall (6.0), De Vries (No Rating), Bindon (No Rating)

Egypt:

Marmoush (7.0), Ashour (7.2), Salah (8.6), Ziko (8.2), Lasheen (7.3), Ateya (7.3), El Fotouh (7.7), Fathi (6.5), Ibrahim (6.6), Hany (8.0), Shobeir (8.1)

Subs: Rabia (6.5), Abdelkarim (6.2), Trezeguet (7.0), Abdelmaguid (No Rating), Zizo (No Rating), Abdelmonem (No Rating)

Published on Jun 22, 2026

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Egypt beats New Zealand for first-ever FIFA World Cup win; NZL vs EGY player ratings Egypt took a big step towards qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage after coming from behind to beat New Zealand 3-1 in the Group G clash at BC Place Vancouver, on Sunday.The result also marked the African nation’s first-ever win in the quadrennial tournament.Finn Surman gave New Zealand the lead in the 15th minute after heading in a corner from Tim Payne. Egypt got one back just 14 minutes into the second half thanks to a free header from Mostafa Zico after meeting Mohamed Hany’s delivery.The Pharaohs took the lead through talisman Mohamed Salah, who combined with Zico to set himself up for an easy finish inside the box in the 67th minute. The former Liverpool star then turned provider as he found substitute Mahmoud Trezeguet inside the area for yet another headed finish in the 82nd minute.The result leaves Egypt on top of the standings in its group with four points, followed by Iran and Belgium with two apiece, while New Zealand sits at the bottom with one.New Zealand vs Egypt Player Ratings:New Zealand:Crocombe (5.4), Payne (6.5), Surman (6.8), Boxall (5.5), Cacace (6.4), Bell (6.3), Stamenic (6.0), McCowatt (6.2), Singh (5.5), Just (6.0), Wood (6.1)Subs: Old (6.0), Thomas (6.3), Randall (6.0), De Vries (No Rating), Bindon (No Rating)Egypt:Marmoush (7.0), Ashour (7.2), Salah (8.6), Ziko (8.2), Lasheen (7.3), Ateya (7.3), El Fotouh (7.7), Fathi (6.5), Ibrahim (6.6), Hany (8.0), Shobeir (8.1)Subs: Rabia (6.5), Abdelkarim (6.2), Trezeguet (7.0), Abdelmaguid (No Rating), Zizo (No Rating), Abdelmonem (No Rating)Published on Jun 22, 2026 #Egypt #beats #Zealand #firstever #FIFA #World #Cup #win #NZL #EGY #player #ratings

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Egypt took a big step towards qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage after coming from behind to beat New Zealand 3-1 in the Group G clash at BC Place Vancouver, on Sunday.
The result also marked the African nation’s first-ever win in the quadrennial tournament.
Finn Surman gave New Zealand the lead in the 15th minute after heading in a corner from Tim Payne. Egypt got one back just 14 minutes into the second half thanks to a free header from Mostafa Zico after meeting Mohamed Hany’s delivery.
The Pharaohs took the lead through talisman Mohamed Salah, who combined with Zico to set himself up for an easy finish inside the box in the 67th minute. The former Liverpool star then turned provider as he found substitute Mahmoud Trezeguet inside the area for yet another headed finish in the 82nd minute.
The result leaves Egypt on top of the standings in its group with four points, followed by Iran and Belgium with two apiece, while New Zealand sits at the bottom with one.
New Zealand vs Egypt Player Ratings:
New Zealand:
Crocombe (5.4), Payne (6.5), Surman (6.8), Boxall (5.5), Cacace (6.4), Bell (6.3), Stamenic (6.0), McCowatt (6.2), Singh (5.5), Just (6.0), Wood (6.1)
Subs: Old (6.0), Thomas (6.3), Randall (6.0), De Vries (No Rating), Bindon (No Rating)
Egypt:
Marmoush (7.0), Ashour (7.2), Salah (8.6), Ziko (8.2), Lasheen (7.3), Ateya (7.3), El Fotouh (7.7), Fathi (6.5), Ibrahim (6.6), Hany (8.0), Shobeir (8.1)
Subs: Rabia (6.5), Abdelkarim (6.2), Trezeguet (7.0), Abdelmaguid (No Rating), Zizo (No Rating), Abdelmonem (No Rating)
Published on Jun 22, 2026

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Egypt took a big step towards qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage after coming from behind to beat New Zealand 3-1 in the Group G clash at BC Place Vancouver, on Sunday.

The result also marked the African nation’s first-ever win in the quadrennial tournament.

The result leaves Egypt on top of the standings in its group with four points, followed by Iran and Belgium with two apiece, while New Zealand sits at the bottom with one.

New Zealand vs Egypt Player Ratings:

New Zealand:

Crocombe (5.4), Payne (6.5), Surman (6.8), Boxall (5.5), Cacace (6.4), Bell (6.3), Stamenic (6.0), McCowatt (6.2), Singh (5.5), Just (6.0), Wood (6.1)

Subs: Old (6.0), Thomas (6.3), Randall (6.0), De Vries (No Rating), Bindon (No Rating)

Egypt:

Marmoush (7.0), Ashour (7.2), Salah (8.6), Ziko (8.2), Lasheen (7.3), Ateya (7.3), El Fotouh (7.7), Fathi (6.5), Ibrahim (6.6), Hany (8.0), Shobeir (8.1)

Subs: Rabia (6.5), Abdelkarim (6.2), Trezeguet (7.0), Abdelmaguid (No Rating), Zizo (No Rating), Abdelmonem (No Rating)

Published on Jun 22, 2026

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