World Cup 2026 power rankings: who leads the pack as semi-finals loom? - The Guardian

Introduction

The great North American caravan has finally been pared down to its final, elite quartet. After 100 matches played across three nations, spanning the high altitude of Mexico City, the humid expanses of the American South, and the slick, climate-controlled domes of the Pacific Northwest, the largest and most grueling World Cup in history has reached its