CupIndex

World Cup 2026 Power Rankings

Weekly updated team strength rankings based on comprehensive performance analysis

📈 Weekly Analysis

Our Power Rankings combine recent match results, squad strength assessment, and CSI ratings to rank all 48 World Cup 2026 teams by current form and tournament potential.

Updated: February 25, 2026 • Next Update: 3/4/2026

Biggest Movers This Week

📈 Risers

🇨🇴
Colombia
Perfect CONMEBOL qualifying record
+7
🇯🇵
Japan
Dominant Asian Cup performance
+5
🇲🇦
Morocco
Squad depth improvements with European-based players
+4

📉 Fallers

🇧🇪
Belgium
Aging squad concerns, poor Nations League results
-6
🇭🇷
Croatia
Key players declining, lack of youth integration
-4
🇩🇰
Denmark
Inconsistent form, tactical identity crisis
-3

🏆 Elite Tier (Championship Contenders)

#1
🇦🇷

Argentina

2847
CSI
+1
Form
↗️↗️
Last Week
#2
Movement
+1

Key Factor:

Dominant Copa America performance, Messi's extended peak form

#2
🇧🇷

Brazil

2834
CSI
-1
Form
↘️
Last Week
#1
Movement
-1

Key Factor:

Tactical inconsistency in recent qualifiers, defensive vulnerabilities exposed

#3
🇫🇷

France

2798
CSI
+1
Form
↗️
Last Week
#4
Movement
+1

Key Factor:

Mbappé's clinical finishing return, solid Nations League performances

#4
🇪🇸

Spain

2756
CSI
+2
Form
↗️↗️
Last Week
#6
Movement
+2

Key Factor:

Young squad gelling perfectly, dominant possession-based performances

#5
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England

2721
CSI
No Change
Form
Last Week
#5
Movement
Same

Key Factor:

Consistent performances but lack of cutting edge in final third

💪 Strong Tier (Semi-Final Contenders)

#6
🇩🇪

Germany

2678 CSI
+3

Youth integration successful, tactical flexibility improved under new management

#7
🇵🇹

Portugal

2645 CSI
-1

Ronaldo's reduced impact, but strong depth across all positions

#8
🇳🇱

Netherlands

2612 CSI
+2

Tactical discipline restored, young talents stepping up significantly

🔬 Ranking Methodology

Recent Form (40%)

  • • Last 10 international matches
  • • Result quality vs opposition strength
  • • Performance in major tournaments

Squad Strength (35%)

  • • Player market values
  • • Squad depth analysis
  • • Injury availability status

CSI Rating (25%)

  • • Historical performance data
  • • Elo-based calculations
  • • Tournament experience factor