From one to 16 - ranking every team left in the World Cup
BBC Sport ranks the 16 teams left in the World Cup. Do Argentina deserve to be in the top three? Should Norway be higher? What about England's position?
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Key People
Kylian Mbappe is a French professional footballer known for his speed and scoring ability.
Lionel Messi is a renowned Argentine soccer player, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
Luis Diaz is a Colombian professional football player recognized for his dynamic playing style.
Mohamed Salah is an Egyptian professional footballer who plays for Liverpool.
Vinicius Jr is a Brazilian professional footballer known for his skills and performances on the field.
All Coverage
BBC Sport ranks the 16 teams left in the World Cup. Do Argentina deserve to be in the top three? Should Norway be higher? What about England's position?
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
Who will win the World Cup? The view from the semi-finalists
BBC Sport speaks to journalists and fans from the World Cup's four semi-finalists to see who they think will win the tournament.
July 14, 2026 at 05:43 AM'He has dragged them through all tournament' - England player ratings
BBC Sport's England reporter Alex Howell rates the players after the Three Lions beat Norway to reach the World Cup semi-finals.
July 11, 2026 at 11:51 PMChris Sutton's World Cup quarter-final predictions
BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the quarter-final ties at the 2026 World Cup, including England against Norway.
July 8, 2026 at 10:34 PMKnockouts are here - what is England's path to the final?
BBC Sport takes a look at what England will need to do to reach the final after qualifying for the knockout stages.
June 28, 2026 at 05:39 AMBig stars and old rivals - what to expect in semi-finals
France face Spain and England take on Argentina in heavyweight World Cup semi-final meetings - here's what to expect from the last four.
July 12, 2026 at 12:29 PMA-Z World Cup quiz: Name the best performing team for every letter
When it comes to the World Cup it's not all about the numbers - the letters are important too!
July 10, 2026 at 10:51 AM