FIFA FIFA Power Rankings — 2026.
Updated June 29, 2026 · DynastyDaily Editorial · ● Live Last updated: 2026-06-30T05:19:34Z
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The FIFA World Ranking top 8 entering the 2026 FIFA World Cup: #1 Argentina, #2 France, #3 Spain. The ranking has been published since December 1992 and the 2026 cycle reflected pre-tournament expectations.
FIFA World Ranking entering the 2026 World Cup
| # | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina |
| 2 | France |
| 3 | Spain |
| 4 | England |
| 5 | Brazil |
| 6 | Portugal |
| 7 | Netherlands |
| 8 | Belgium |
Top 8 of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking immediately before the 2026 World Cup. The ranking system has been published since December 1992.
How the 2026 tournament played out
The first 48-team World Cup and the first hosted by three nations — the United States, Canada and Mexico. A record 104 matches across 16 venues. The opening match was at the Estadio Azteca, which becomes the first stadium to host matches at three different World Cups. The final is at MetLife Stadium. Follow the live tournament on our World Cup 2026 hub.
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See the full 2026 edition profile, the 2026 final classification, and our finals history.
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