Egypt is undoubtedly headlined by Mohamed Salah, the nation's record goalscorer, the fourth-place finisher in 2025's Ballon d'Or awards and the Premier League's top scorer in Liverpool's title-winning campaign last season.

Germany have moved into ninth place ahead in the latest FIFA men's rankings ahead of the 2026 World Cup draw, likely sealing a place in Pot 1 for the draw.

42 teams have already qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 33 of them are ranked in the Top 50. Spain has topped the rankings since overtaking Argentina in September 2025. Four of the remaining six spots in the World Cup will be filled by nations from the European playoffs.

Great news: The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw is (finally) over. Good news: This is all starting to feel a bit more real now. We finally know all 12 groups, and we have a clearer idea of who might be set to advance to the knockout stage. We're just a few months away.

U.S. Soccer knows that a positive performance at the 2026 World Cup could energize the country and increase the sport's profile globally, aiming to eventually establish itself as a regular in the top 10 of the FIFA world rankings.

The FIFA World Cup draw in Washington, D.C. has put Team USA against Australia in the group stage as matchups are solidified ahead of the 2026 tournament taking place across three countries. Australia is currently ranked No.