World Cup 2026

All 48 Teams

Every team competing at the 2026 World Cup, ordered by generally accepted international standings. Number 1 is the team everyone wants. Number 48 is the one that makes for a great story.

Contender#1–8The favourites. Everyone wants one of these.

1

Argentina

2

France

3

England

4

Belgium

5

Brazil

6

Portugal

7

Netherlands

8

Spain

Dark Horse#9–16Dangerous. Capable of going all the way on their day.

9

Croatia

10

Italy

11

Germany

12

Colombia

13

Uruguay

14

Morocco

15

United States

16

Mexico

Solid#17–32Competitive. Could surprise you — or disappoint you.

17

Japan

18

Senegal

19

Denmark

20

Switzerland

21

Austria

22

Ukraine

23

Australia

24

South Korea

25

Ecuador

26

Turkey

27

Hungary

28

Iran

29

Poland

30

Serbia

31

Chile

32

Cameroon

Underdog#33–48The great stories waiting to happen.

33

Peru

34

Paraguay

35

Czech Republic

36

Canada

37

Algeria

38

Egypt

39

Nigeria

40

Ivory Coast

41

Venezuela

42

Tunisia

43

Costa Rica

44

Slovakia

45

Ghana

46

Qatar

47

Saudi Arabia

48

New Zealand

Rankings reflect generally accepted international standings as of early 2026. Groups are provisional pending the official draw.