France have retained the top spot in the World Cup power rankings following the conclusion of the group stage, reinforcing their status as one of the tournament favourites.
The ranking followed a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan that highlighted France’s attacking strength and depth heading into the knockout rounds.
The United States also featured prominently after finishing the group stage unbeaten, entering the knockout phase with momentum and confidence.
With the group standings settled, the rankings offer a snapshot of form ahead of the single-elimination matches that will reshape the tournament hierarchy.
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https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/48939282/2026-fifa-world-cup-fixtures-results-match-schedule-group-stage-knockout-rounds-bracket