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World Cup 2026 power rankings: undisputed No 1, co-hosts surge and giants fall
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The Guardian·about 15 hours ago

World Cup 2026 power rankings: undisputed No 1, co-hosts surge and giants fall

We assess the standing of the nations who played in the tournament’s last 32 before the next round of games begins

Les Bleus look unstoppable – all six of our judges ranked them No 1.

Sweden did their best to cope with the French front four but were blown away by the slickest operation in town.

Even when an opponent is feeling comfortable, Michael Olise or Kylian Mbappé can produce genius without notice, ripping apart the best-organised defences.

“I did say that I wanted to enjoy this World Cup to the fullest,” Mbappé told reporters after the Sweden game.

It is hard to imagine the fun stopping any time soon.

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Sources: The Guardian

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