World Cup 2026 team power rankings: England on the rise as last eight are set
The Guardian provides an update on the 2026 World Cup team power rankings as the tournament reaches the final eight. France remains at the top, while other teams are assessed based on their performance in the last 16.
Norway's Ørjan Nyland (top left), Morocco's Ayyoub Bouaddi (bottom left), England's Harry Kane (centre) and France's William Saliba. Composite: Reuters, EPA, Getty Norway's Ørjan Nyland (top left), Morocco's Ayyoub Bouaddi (bottom left), England's Harry Kane (centre) and France's William Saliba. Composite: Reuters, EPA, Getty World Cup 2026 World Cup 2026 team power rankings: England on the rise as last eight are set We assess the teams who played in the tournament’s last 16 before the next round of games begins
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