France Tops World Cup 2026 Rankings as Co-hosts Mexico and USA Surge Into Top 10
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Updated · The Guardian · Jul 4
France Tops World Cup 2026 Rankings as Co-hosts Mexico and USA Surge Into Top 10
3 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Jul 4
Summary
France held No. 1 in the latest World Cup 2026 power rankings after all six judges put Les Bleus first, citing a devastating attack led by Kylian Mbappé and Michael Olise.
Spain climbed 1 place to No. 2 after an "almost perfect" win over Austria, while Argentina slipped to No. 3 despite winning every match because their extra-time battle with Cape Verde exposed fatigue and defensive lapses.
Mexico rose 3 spots to No. 4 and the USA jumped 7 to No. 9, reflecting momentum for the co-hosts even as Mexico face England next and the US must cope without suspended striker Folarin Balogun.
Morocco moved up 4 to No. 5 after eliminating the Netherlands, Norway gained 5 to No. 7 behind Erling Haaland, and Canada made the biggest leap in the top 20, up 10 to No. 14 with Alphonso Davies back.
Paraguay posted the sharpest overall rise, up 15 to No. 16 after knocking out Germany, while the Netherlands fell 16 to No. 20 and Germany dropped 13 to No. 24 as the knockout stage reshaped the field.