France and Argentina lead as group stages conclude in 2026 World Cup
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 2:03 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
The 2026 World Cup is entering its final round of the group stages, with 48 teams set to play their last matches. Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi both demonstrated their prowess, each scoring multiples goals in recent fixtures. Five teams, including Panama and Turkiye, have been eliminated ahead of the knockout rounds. France and Argentina top the power rankings, with strong performances and key moments from their star players. The tournament's competitive is evolving as teams gear up for decisive matches.
- •Five teams eliminated: Panama, Tunisia, Jordan, Haiti, and Turkiye.
- •France leads the rankings; Mbappe is in top form.
- •Argentina's Messi set a World Cup record with 18 goals.
- •Spain and Portugal show strong performances heading into final group matches.
- •Ghana held England to a goalless draw, raising questions about England's approach.
- 2:03 PMCBS Sports — FIFA World Cup 2026 Power Rankings: France and Argentina still look strong; Five teams eliminated
"The 2026 World Cup is entering its final round of the group stages
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