From one to 48 - every World Cup team ranked after first game
Summary
BBC Sport journalists have ranked all 48 teams in the current World Cup based on their performance in the opening matches. France leads the ranking after defeating Senegal 3-1, with strong performances from other top teams like England, Argentina, and Germany.Key Facts
- France beat Senegal 3-1 and are ranked number one so far.
- England won 4-2 against Croatia, showing strong attacking play.
- Argentina won 3-0 against Algeria, with Lionel Messi playing a key role.
- Germany scored seven goals in their win over Curacao (7-1).
- The USA surprised many by defeating Paraguay 4-1 and are ranked in the top five.
- Norway, Colombia, Morocco, Brazil, and Sweden all won or drew in their first games and rank in the top 10.
- Some expected teams like Spain and Netherlands drew their opening matches, showing room for improvement.
- The ranking is based on experts watching each team’s first game and assessing their overall strength and performance.
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