The 2026 FIFA World Cup has whittled 48 teams down to four, and France, Spain, Argentina, and England have all reached the semifinals. It’s the first time since 1992 that the world’s top four ranked teams have all made it this deep into the tournament.
The power rankings
France sits at the top of any reasonable ranking. Les Bleus have won all six of their matches in the tournament, scoring 16 goals while conceding just two. That’s a goal difference of plus-14.
Spain and Argentina occupy a near-identical tier just below France, making them essentially interchangeable at ranks two and three. Spain advanced past Belgium in the quarterfinals, while Argentina dispatched Switzerland.
England rounds out the group at number four. The Three Lions beat Norway to reach the semis.
