
Spain Leads 48-Team World Cup Power Ranking Ahead of Kickoff
Anthony Dabbundo ranks all 48 World Cup squads in the expanded 2026 field, placing Spain No. 1 and England, France, Germany, Portugal, and Brazil in the top six, with Qatar at No. 48. The piece provides group-by-group context, notes on tactics and standout players, and betting angles for select teams, such as the USA to reach the knockout stage.