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FIFA Rankings of Teams Remaining in 2026 World Cup Before Quarterfinals

The quarterfinal matchups for the 2026 World Cup are nearly finalized. None of the tournament's three host nations made it past the round of 16. Canada fell 3-0 to Morocco, Mexico lost a close 3-2 game to England, and the United States was defeated 4-1 by Belgium.

Big names like Portugal and Brazil have also been knocked out, signaling the end of Cristiano Ronaldo’s and probably Neymar’s World Cup runs. Spain and France remain strong contenders in the competition. Meanwhile, Argentina is set to face Egypt on Tuesday, July 7, for a spot in the quarterfinals.

FIFA Rankings of Teams Still Competing

Here are the current FIFA rankings of the teams that have advanced beyond the round of 16 as of Monday night:

  • Argentina - Ranked 1st
  • Spain - 2nd
  • France - 3rd
  • England - 4th
  • Morocco - 7th
  • Belgium - 9th
  • Colombia - 13th
  • Switzerland - 19th
  • Egypt - 29th
  • Norway - 31st

Teams Eliminated in the Round of 16 with Their Rankings

  • Portugal - 5th
  • Brazil - 6th
  • Mexico - 14th
  • United States - 17th
  • Canada - 30th
  • Paraguay - 41st

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