FIFA World Cup teams ranked after first round of matches
USA Today • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 4:58 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Following the first round of matches in the FIFA World Cup, Argentina, France, and England stand out as strong contenders for the trophy. Uzbekistan made their World Cup debut but fell to Colombia. The second round of the group stage begins Thursday, with teams seeking to secure their positions for the knockout phase. South Africa remains at the bottom of the rankings and must find a result against Czechia to climb the standings.
- •Argentina, France, and England are considered top contenders.
- •Uzbekistan lost to Colombia in their tournament debut.
- •The second round of the group stage kicks off on June 18.
- •South Africa ranked last and faces Czechia next.
- 10:07 AMUSA Today — Power ranking all 48 World Cup teams from worst to first after one match - USA Today
- 4:58 AMYahoo Sports — Ranking all 48 teams at the World Cup after the first round of matches
"Where do the USA, Mexico, and Canada rank in the World Cup Power Rankings after the first round of matches?
"All 48 World Cup teams have played one match. Here is how they rank.
Sources
External links- USA TodayJun 18, 2026, 10:07 AMPower ranking all 48 World Cup teams from worst to first after one match - USA Today
All 48 World Cup teams have played one match. Here is how they rank.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 4:58 AMRanking all 48 teams at the World Cup after the first round of matches
Where do the USA, Mexico, and Canada rank in the World Cup Power Rankings after the first round of matches?
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