World Cup 2026 Power Rankings: How the Favorites Stack Up After Matchday 1

All 48 teams have now played their opening group stage fixture, giving us our first real glimpse of the contenders. Our panel of football journalists has updated the Power Rankings, and there are already some surprising shifts. The United States men's national team impressed with a dominant performance, led by Christian Pulisic's creativity. Meanwhile, traditional powerhouses like Brazil and Germany showcased their depth, with Kylian Mbappé firing France to a convincing win. But it's not just t...