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What is the best team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

By YPB Team3 votes

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the biggest sporting event in history, expanding to 48 teams and hosted across the USA, Mexico, and Canada. With defending champions Argentina, dominant Spain, hungry England, and five-time champions Brazil all competing, the battle for glory has never been fiercer. Which national team do you think is the best at this World Cup?

  1. Spain — ranked #11
    Spain
    The 2010 World Cup and 2024 Euro champions, playing the most dominant tiki-taka football in the world.
    1000pts
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  2. France — ranked #22
    France
    The 2018 champions and 2022 runners-up with a deep squad of elite players across all positions.
    771pts
  3. Netherlands — ranked #33
    Netherlands
    The Dutch are back as a major force with a balanced squad blending youth and experience.
    550pts
  4. Argentina — ranked #44
    Argentina
    The defending World Cup champions, led by their star-studded squad, looking to become back-to-back champions.
    494pts
  5. Germany — ranked #55
    Germany
    Four-time champions rebuilding with a new generation, hosting the 2024 Euros as a turning point.
    494pts
  6. Portugal — ranked #66
    Portugal
    A technically gifted squad with established stars and emerging talent looking for their first World Cup title.
    350pts
  7. England — ranked #77
    England
    One of the pre-tournament favorites with a golden generation of Premier League talent.
    350pts
  8. Colombia — ranked #88
    Colombia
    An exciting South American squad with match-winners who lit up the 2024 Copa América.
    350pts
  9. Mexico — ranked #99
    Mexico
    One of the co-host nations with a fierce fan base and a squad driven to break the round-of-16 curse.
    350pts
  10. Japan — ranked #1010
    Japan
    Asia's most consistent World Cup performers, known for tactical discipline and shocking upsets against giants.
    257pts
  11. Senegal — ranked #1111
    Senegal
    The reigning Africa Cup of Nations champions, with pace, power, and a vibrant squad.
    257pts
  12. Canada — ranked #1212
    Canada
    First time hosting a World Cup and first time qualifying since 1986, carried by passion and a new golden age.
    257pts
  13. Brazil — ranked #1313
    Brazil
    The five-time World Cup champions and perennial contenders, always among the favorites.
    257pts
  14. Croatia — ranked #1414
    Croatia
    The 2018 runners-up known for knockout resilience and midfield mastery.
    257pts
  15. Morocco — ranked #1515
    Morocco
    Africa's finest, following a historic 2022 semi-final run, bringing electric support and tactical brilliance.
    257pts
  16. Belgium — ranked #1616
    Belgium
    The Golden Generation's successor squad, rebuilding after decades of near-misses to recapture World Cup glory.
    257pts
  17. USA — ranked #1717
    USA
    The host nation with a rising generation of young talent, energized by home-crowd support across three countries.
    0pts
  18. Uruguay — ranked #1818
    Uruguay
    Punching above their weight for a century, Uruguay brings grit, tradition, and historic World Cup pedigree.
    0pts
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Comments 1

Kaishu Sano put Japan ahead of Brazil in Houston, and Martinelli settled it in the fifth minute of stoppage time: https://youpick.best/articles/japan-ranked-many-ways

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