FIFA Rankings for Teams Remaining in 2026 World Cup Before Quarterfinals

The quarterfinal pairings for the 2026 World Cup are nearly finalized. All three host nations have already bowed out during the round of 16. Canada fell 3-0 to Morocco, Mexico suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat against England, and the United States was overwhelmed 4-1 by Belgium.

Big names like Portugal and Brazil also exited the tournament, signaling the likely end of World Cup appearances for icons such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar. Yet, traditional powerhouses like Spain and France remain alive in the competition. Meanwhile, Argentina is set to face Egypt on Tuesday, July 7, aiming to secure a spot in the quarterfinals.

FIFA Rankings of Teams Still Competing

Here’s how the remaining teams rank according to FIFA as of Monday night:

Notable Eliminations from Round of 16

• Portugal - ranked 5
• Brazil - ranked 6
• Mexico - ranked 14
• United States - ranked 17
• Canada - ranked 30
• Paraguay - ranked 41