Group stage wraps up in Baku as WMF World Cup heads to knockout round

The curtain has fallen on the group stage of the WMF World Cup in Baku, with the final matchday delivering drama, decisive wins, and the last remaining tickets to the Round of 16.

A total of eight matches were played on the second day of the third and final round, all held at the National Gymnastics Arena, where fans witnessed fierce battles for survival and glory.

In Group E, Montenegro cruised past Indonesia with a commanding 4–0 win, while Thailand brushed aside Costa Rica 4–1 to lock in the top two spots in Group E. Both teams advance to the knockout stage.

Final Standings – Group E

Montenegro – 7 pts

Thailand – 7 pts

Indonesia – 3 pts

Costa Rica – 0 pts

Group F: Tight finish sends Poland and Bosnia through

A 1–1 draw between Poland and Bosnia and Herzegovina proved enough to send both sides into the next round. Kazakhstan edged the USA 5–3.

Final Standings – Group F

Bosnia and Herzegovina – 5 pts

Poland – 5 pts

Kazakhstan – 4 pts

USA – 1 pt

Group G: Czech Republic and Georgia share the spoils and advance

A 2–2 stalemate between the Czech Republic and Georgia was all both teams needed to move on. The UAE stunned Argentina 4–1, but it was too little, too late, as both sides exited the tournament.

Final Standings – Group G

Czech Republic – 7 pts

Georgia – 7 pts

UAE – 3 pts

Argentina – 0 pts

Group H: Serbia perfect, Israel shocks Spain

Serbia continued their flawless run with a 2–1 win over Ghana, while Israel pulled off a statement 4–2 victory over Spain to clinch second place and a ticket to the Round of 16.

Final Standings – Group H

Serbia – 9 pts

Israel – 6 pts

Spain – 3 pts

Ghana – 0 pts.