2026 FIFA World Cup Teams’ Rankings

This year’s tournament will bring together the best teams from every continent and showcase the global growth of the sport.

The expanded format means more matches, more fans, and more opportunities for countries to make history on football’s biggest stage. The World Cup will have 104 matches played for the first time.

Leading the FIFA rankings are football giants such as France, Spain, defending champions Argentina, England, and Brazil, all expected to challenge for the title.

Africa for the first time will have 10 teams representing the continent at the FIFA World Cup, and those countries, including Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, South Africa, DR Congo, Algeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Tunisia, Cape Verde, and Ghana, will look to continue Africa’s rise on the international stage.

Asia will also be strongly represented by teams such as Japan, South Korea, and Iran.

The competition also highlights the emergence of new football nations. Teams like Uzbekistan, Jordan, and Cape Verde will have the chance to prove themselves against the world’s elite.

With passionate supporters, legendary players, and rising stars all competing together, the prestigious trophy promises unforgettable drama, fierce competition, and moments that will inspire football fans across the globe.

FIFA rankings list

Here is the FIFA rankings list of the teams that have qualified, and you can place a bet on the tournament with Bet.co.za.

1 France
2 Spain
3 Argentina
4 England
5 Portugal
6 Brazil
7 Netherlands
8 Morocco
9 Belgium
10 Germany
11 Croatia
13 Colombia
14 Senegal
15 Mexico
16 United States
17 Uruguay
18 Japan
19 Switzerland
21 Iran
22 Türkiye
23 Ecuador
24 Austria
25 South Korea
27 Australia
28 Algeria
29 Egypt
30 Canada
31 Norway
33 Panama
34 Côte d’Ivoire
38 Sweden
40 Paraguay
41 Czechia
43 Scotland
44 Tunisia
46 DR Congo
50 Uzbekistan
55 Qatar
57 Iraq
60 South Africa
61 Saudi Arabia
63 Jordan
65 Bosnia and Herzegovina
69 Cape Verde
74 Ghana
82 Curaçao
83 Haiti
85 New Zealand