Ranking All Eight Teams Left in the 2026 World Cup
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- The 2026 World Cup has reached its final eight teams after intense competition and surprising exits, including all three host nations.
- France is ranked as the top contender, showing dominant form and aiming for a third consecutive World Cup final appearance, with Morocco as their next challenge.
- Spain and England hold strong positions at second and third, with Spain yet to concede a goal and England having overcome tough challenges like Mexico.
- Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, is noted for miraculous comebacks and remains a formidable force despite narrow escapes in earlier rounds.
- Switzerland, Belgium, Norway, and Morocco round out the quarterfinalists, each with unique strengths and challenges ahead, such as Norway relying heavily on Erling Haaland’s goal-scoring prowess.
