World Cup 2026 Teams Ranked by Elo and Market Value
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- FIFA combined World Football Elo ratings with Transfermarkt squad values, weighting each equally, to rank all 48 World Cup participants.
- Qatar ranks 93rd in Elo, making it the lowest‑ranked host and a team that would not qualify based on Elo alone.
- Curacao surged 38 places in Elo over the past year, the biggest jump among all qualified nations.
- Jordan possesses the tournament’s lowest total squad value at €15.98 million yet boasts notable qualifying wins over South Korea.
- Iran and the United States could face each other in the round of 32 if both finish second in their groups.
- Canada expects star winger Alphonso Davies to return from a hamstring injury shortly, bolstering their squad.
- Mexico is described as “fine” and the strongest CONCACAF side but remains dependent on the draw after the group stage.
Why it matters: The blended Elo‑value ranking reshapes expectations for the 2026 World Cup, giving under‑the‑radar teams such as Curacao and Jordan a credibility boost while underscoring Qatar’s likely struggles, influencing fans, pundits and betting odds.
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