There will be a record 48 teams at the 2026 World Cup, but that doesn't necessarily mean they are the best 48 teams in the world.

Let's recap all the groups before taking a look at our power rankings ahead of the tournament: Let's now dive in into the power rankings with one month to go ahead of the World Cup

Find news, information and more on the FIFA Power Ranking powered by Aramco, which will rank players based on data collected during matches for the first time during FIFA World Cup 2026™.

Atlas Lions climb to seventh in FIFA rankings, strengthening World Cup credentials after impressive pre-tournament results.

When Alphonso Davies debuted for the Canadian men's national team in 2017, Canada was ranked 108th out of 210 countries. Now, they are 30th.

Kylian Mbappe and Christian Pulisic are two of the highest-profile players at this World Cup Getty Images Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app. It is nearly here. It feels like the 2026 World Cup in Canada ...

A breakdown of the FIFA Power Rankings, powered by Aramco, which will provide insight into player performance during the FIFA World Cup 2026™

Ousmane Dembele has dropped in the latest Ballon d'Or rankings despite the French forward helping Paris Saint-Germain defend the UEFA Champions League.