Published Jun 28, 2026, 4:30 AM ET · Updated 5 months ago · 2 sources

World Cup 2026 power rankings: France still kings but who has climbed 26 places?

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World Cup 2026 power rankings: France still kings but who has climbed 26 places?

It took a little over an hour for Kylian Mbappé to find his groove. Irked by a poor refereeing decision, he scored twice in France’s opener. Ably supported by a stunning cast, Mbappé will already have his sights on winning the competition. Michael Olise has shown his class throughout, while Ousmane Dembélé dazzled with a hat-trick against Norway. We’ll see if anyone can stop Didier Deschamps’s team. Enter your email to keep reading - for free. It takes just 30 seconds We’re committed to keeping