All 32 remaining 2026 World Cup teams ranked, according to FIFA
The 2026 World Cup knockouts are underway, with all 32 remaining teams ranked by FIFA.
📍 The outcome
The 2026 World Cup group stage concluded, leading to the elimination of several countries. Power rankings were established for the 32 remaining teams as the tournament moved into the knockout bracket.
Epilogue added 21d ago, after coverage quieted.
The story so far
The 2026 World Cup has entered the knockout stage. 16 teams have been eliminated after the group stage. Coverage emphasizes the rankings of the remaining 32 teams. USA Today, ESPN, and Sports Illustrated have published power rankings.
The New York Times and BBC News have analyzed the group stage, highlighting impactful substitutes and mistakes. Punch Newspapers and USA Today have listed the eliminated teams. Watch for the Round of 32 matches to begin.
Coverage does not yet specify which teams will face each other.
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Who reported it (8)
- Power ranking all 48 World Cup teams from worst to first as knockouts begin USA Today · 30d ago
- World Cup group stage analysis: Impactful substitutes, own goals and a steep rise in mistakes The New York Times · 30d ago
- World Cup 2026 Power Rankings after group stage: Who's No. 1? ESPN · 30d ago
- Best teams out of the World Cup: How Iran, Uruguay, Scotland, South Korea missed 2026 knockout bracket sportingnews.com · 30d ago
- World Cup 2026: Who has been eliminated from the tournament so far? BBC · 30d ago
- FULL LIST: Countries eliminated from World Cup after group stage Punch Newspapers · 30d ago
- Which teams are eliminated from World Cup? Updated bracket ahead of Round of 32 USA Today · 30d ago
- Ranking All 32 Teams Left in the 2026 World Cup Sports Illustrated · 30d ago
The obvious questions
How many teams remain in the 2026 World Cup?
32 teams remain in the 2026 World Cup.
Which teams have been eliminated from the 2026 World Cup?
Coverage from BBC News, Punch Newspapers, and USA Today lists the eliminated teams.
Who is ranked number one in the 2026 World Cup power rankings?
Coverage from USA Today, ESPN, and Sports Illustrated provides power rankings for the remaining teams.
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