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World Cup 2030 Way-Too-Early Power Rankings: Who is No. 1?
The 2026 World Cup is over, and we're already itching to look ahead to 2030. So, we asked our reporters to vote for the top teams they expect to contend in four years' time. Who made the cut?
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Lionel Messi
Soccer
Messi tracker: All goals, assists, key moments for Miami, Argentina in 2026
Top Headlines
FIFA World Cup
Were Messi and De Paul wrong to 'taunt' Atlanta United's Alonso?
3:05
Portugal
UEFA Nations League
Cristiano Ronaldo issued with 30-day suspension and €255 ($285.90) fine by Portuguese Football Federation for walking out on squad during last month’s UEFA Nations League campaign, Ronaldo will be eligible for selection for Nations League games against Denmark and Wales next month.
Soccer
Infantino apologized, but reelection as FIFA president remains far from certain
Lionel Messi
FIFA World Cup
Gomez: Messi will keep playing as long as he finds joy on the pitch
1:21
Vinícius Júnior
FIFA World Cup
Hislop: Mourinho adopting 'victim mentality' following Vinícius Júnior suspension
1:38
FIFA World Cup
Infantino apologizes to FIFA Council, avoids key issues
United States
Concacaf Nations League
Sources: FIFA set to change rules that led to Balogun World Cup red card reversal
FIFA World Cup
FIFA to propose sizable association payout bump from $10M to $25M
Spain
UEFA Nations League
Netflix buys exclusive 2030 WC rights in Spain
FIFA World Cup
FIFA president Infantino received undisclosed $1.7M World Cup payment
Rodrigo Bentancur
Club Friendly
De Zerbi: Bentancur red card encouraged Tottenham to play with more character
1:31
News
Sources: Montagliani clears path for Infantino's reelection as FIFA prez
FIFA World Cup
Victor Montagliani rules out bid to challenge Gianni Infantino for FIFA presidency, sources tell ESPN. Montagliani instead plans to seek re-election as Concacaf president next year
Lionel Messi
FIFA World Cup
Where does Messi rank in the top five players of all time?
1:41
News
Ex-Spurs defender Vega to run for FIFA president
FIFA World Cup
World Cup 2030 Early Power Rankings: Who is No. 1?
Top Headlines
- Messi: 2026 WC final defeat 'part of the journey'
- AFC endorses Infantino for fourth term as FIFA president
- AFC chief unclear on backing for Infantino's FIFA reelection
- Japan FA chief: Premier League best place develop Japanese talent
- Infantino on the move in reelection bid
- Martínez: WC goal 'important in Argentina history'
- FA chair: Infantino not fit to be FIFA boss without answers
