World Cup 2026 power rankings: England, Argentina and France make statements after round one

Every team has now played their opening match of the 2026 World Cup - how do they rank?

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The 2026 World Cup is fully into the swing of things with all teams now having played their opening match of the campaign in North America.

After a build-up that centred around controversy, greed and conflict , fans have been captivated by some enthralling performances during round one of fixtures, with the likes of France and holders Argentina stamping their mark as rightful favourites.

So much can change…