FIFA World Cup 2022 points table, Group G standings after Matchday 5: Brazil leads chart after a win over Serbia

FIFA World Cup 2022 points table: Brazil beat Serbia to take home all three points, while Switzerland edged past Cameroon to hold the second position in Group G.

Published : Nov 25, 2022 09:26 IST

Richarlison celebrates after scoring Brazil’s second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2022 Group G match against Serbia at Lusail Stadium on November 24, 2022. | Photo Credit: Getty Images

A second-half brace by Richarlison, including a stunning overhead scissor kick, gave tournament favourite Brazil a 2-0 win over Serbia in its opening FIFA World Cup 2022 game at the Lusail Stadium on Thursday. With this win, Brazil topped Group G.

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In another match, Switzerland beat Cameroon 1-0 to hold the second position on the points table.

Group G standings:

Position Teams Matches Won Drawn Lost GF GA GD Points
1 Brazil 1 1 0 0 2 0 2
2 Switzerland 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 3
3 Cameroon 1 0 0 1 0 1 -1 0
4 Serbia 1 0 0 1 0 2 -2 0