The 2026 men’s World Cup is in the books. Spain has become the first nation to boast back-to-back women’s and men’s champions. And now, the countdown is on for FIFA’s next big event as the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil is less than a year away.

There will be many articles following the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup that focus on Spain’s defense, and for good reason.

A photo gallery of highlights from World Cup 2026.

Find out the position of each of the competing nations, ranked from 1-48, following the completion of the event in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Explore the 2026 FIFA World Cup prize money. See the financial breakdown for all 48 national teams, from qualifiers to champions. FIFA's record earnings explained.

France vs England Live Score Updates Online, FIFA World Cup 2026, 3rd-place playoff: Catch all the action from the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami as both teams, giving chance to young guns look to play all-out football and finish at the third-place.

As the World Cup bracket narrows, here are the teams still competing for a championship.

FIFA may grow the World Cup again, but a 64-team field would far outpace the rise in countries trying to qualify.