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2024 has provided the world’s greatest drama but all attention is turning to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Qualifying for the tournament – hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico – continues on many continents and the return of this summer’s World Cup has supporters already emerging from around the world.
Who will take part in football’s most famous competition remains to be seen, although a change in format will ensure that 48 players will reach the final. Eyes will be focused on the world’s top nations and the form they can be found in at the right time.
Here we are 90 min power rankings of the best teams in world football.
Six COMEBOL countries qualify themselves for participation 2026 World Cup and the winners of the first tournament in Uruguay have a chance to earn their place in North America.
La Celeste were successful in this summer’s Copa America and reached the semi-finals before qualifying. out of Colombian hands. Marcelo Bielsa’s team faced a series of struggles after the tournament, but they picked up four points in meetings with Colombia and Brazil during the November international break in the World Cup.
Colombia’s payback came in the form of a 3-2 victory, with Federico Valverde’s goal drawing a 1-1 draw with Brazil that left Uruguay second in the Qualifying values for CONMEBOL.
It’s no secret that Italy endured a terrible Euro 2024 campaign but former Scudetto-winning Napoli manager Luciano Spalletti has helped the Azzurri turn the corner since then.
Italy were undefeated during their time 2024/25 UEFA Nations League The teams until their defeat in November against France, narrowly missing out on top spot in Group 2 of League A.
Having beaten France, Belgium and Israel since the summer, Italy will test themselves against Germany in the quarter-finals of the Nations League in March.
After a tough Copa America campaign this summer, Brazil They have found themselves in good form since returning to CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying. However, they remain some way from their best.
Vinicius Junior and co. they failed to win in Venezuela before facing Uruguay during the November international break, leaving them fifth in qualifying and seven points behind arch-rivals Argentina.
Dorival Junior has not been promoted as the country’s head coach, although Brazil no longer boasts the depth it once did.
Losses to Uruguay and high-flying Ecuador have dampened the interest of the Colombian national team a bit, but Nestor Lorenzo’s side are still on top despite their defeat in November.
After being narrowly beaten by Argentina in the 2024 Copa America Final, Colombia beat the world champions again in September, following up that victory with a 4-0 win over Chile in October.
With Liverpool’s Luis Diaz in good form and former Real Madrid striker James Rodriguez on the mend, Colombia should ease their way to the World Cup.
Portugal may have failed at Euro 2024 under Roberto Martinez but they have lost just four of their last 26 matches in all competitions as a star-studded squad thrives together.
Cristiano Ronaldo found the net regularly as Portugal cruised through their Nations League group stage, beating Poland, Croatia and Scotland to reach the top spot. They have faced Denmark in the last eight.
As Portugal look to move on from Ronaldo in the coming years, the veteran has silenced his Euro 2024 critics with impressive Nations League performances.
The home race promised excitement Germany Supporters after dark days under Barcelona boss Hansi Flick, but Euro 2024 came too soon for Julian Nagelsmann at the start of his project.
Germany played well this summer and their young talent was on display, although a quarter-final exit by eventual champions Spain felt like a missed opportunity.
However, Germany are unbeaten since going top of their Nations League group, with an impressive 7-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina in November showing the potential of Nagelsmann’s side.
England it may not have been the most impressive in their promotion to League A in the Nations League but let’s not forget that the Three Lions were runners-up in the European Championship this summer.
Gareth Southgate has left, showing the dawn of the national team as Thomas Tuchel is set to take charge of his first game in March. Short and simple: win the World Cup in 2026.
England have shown little of their attacking prowess under long-term manager Lee Carsley but forward-thinking football and youth development are expected to be traded for organization and pragmatism following the appointment of former Chelsea and Bayern Munich coach Tuchel.
France they were selected as favorites for Euro 2024 but failed to play a major role, even reaching the semi-finals. Kylian Mbappe struggled in Germany and his team-mates rose slightly in the competition.
Didier Deschamps retained his position as head coach ahead of the Nations League that followed and despite a slow start, Les Bleus secured top spot as they progressed to the quarter-finals.
An insanely talented squad makes life easy for Deschamps, whose team remains second in the FIFA world rankings, and a second Nations League win would set them up well for the upcoming World Cup.
Spain he is in amazing shape. Since the 2022 World Cup, they have failed to win just four of 27 times, winning at Euro 2024 under Luis de la Fuente after winning seven in a row.
Their good form will continue in the 2024/25 Nations League as they look to defend their crown. Five wins and a draw from six group games was the strongest record of any A League team.
The likes of Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams are the hope of the next generation and La Roja will be eager to take their unique form into the 2026 World Cup.
There can be little doubt about the best team in the world as things stand. World champions and 2024 Copa America winners Argentina they have won the last three major championships they have entered, Lionel Scaloni has masterminded their incredible success.
Lionel Messi continues to sing his international songs and Lautaro Martinez has become the goal scorer the world wants.
They were at their best this summer when they won the Copa America and are leading the CONMEBOL World Cup, where they are five points ahead of second-placed Uruguay.
