France, Spain, Argentina head World Cup Round of 16 power rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 5:06 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
The 2026 World Cup Round of 16 is underway, with France, Spain, and Argentina leading the power rankings. France, the tournament's top scoring team with 13 goals and no losses, faces Paraguay next. Spain, having yet to concede a goal, takes on a Mexico team that also has an unblemished defensive record. Argentina is favored against Egypt after a narrow victory over Cape Verde that raised some concerns. England faces Mexico in a high-stakes match at Estadio Azteca, where they hope to avoid the historical burden of past defeats.
- •France leads with 13 goals, facing Paraguay in the next round.
- •Spain and Mexico are both yet to concede a goal in the tournament.
- •Argentina is favored against Egypt after beating Cape Verde.
- •England plays Mexico at Estadio Azteca, recalling historic matchups.
- 5:06 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup Round of 16 power rankings: Where do USA and Mexico stack up?
"With the Round of 32 in the books, it’s again time to power-rank the remaining teams in the 2026 World Cup.
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