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France leads 2026 World Cup rankings; North America co-hosts.

5/21/2026

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
France leads the power rankings, with forward Kylian Mbappé calling the squad his best.
Spain, the Euro 2024 champion, and Argentina, the 2022 World Cup and 2024 Copa América winners, are among the top contenders.
Brazil lost six qualifying matches while still adapting to coach Carlo Ancelotti.

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
France leads the power rankings, with forward Kylian Mbappé calling the squad his best.
Spain, the Euro 2024 champion, and Argentina, the 2022 World Cup and 2024 Copa América winners, are among the top contenders.
Brazil lost six qualifying matches while still adapting to coach Carlo Ancelotti.