World Cup opens with rankings of six favorites after first matches
PlanetFootball • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 2:38 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
All teams at the 2026 World Cup have begun their campaigns in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The performance of each favorite in their opening match has been evaluated, leading to a ranking of the six top contenders. This assessment provides insight into the initial form of these teams as they embark on the tournament, which will continue over the coming weeks.
- •All 2026 World Cup teams have completed their opening matches.
- •Portugal is ranked 6th based on their match performance.
- •England is positioned 2nd in the rankings after their opener.
- •The tournament is taking place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
- 2:38 PMPlanetFootball — Ranking the 6 World Cup favourites by how they played in their opener: Portugal 6th, England 2nd… - Planet Football
"We've ranked the six biggest World Cup favourites based solely on how impressive they were in their opening match.
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