We're midway through the September international break and already spots at the 2026 World Cup are being snapped up at a swift rate. There are now 17 teams assured of their spot at the tournament, with CONMEBOL having locked up the six best teams in South America. Africa's first representative is also confirmed, Morocco breezing through their qualification group with history in their sight. They could soon be joined by the likes of Egypt and South Africa while Cape Verde Islands vie to stun the footballing world.

As was the case over the summer, we're keeping this to a more manageable 32. Rest assured that when the field is at its full 48, you'll get every team in it ranked from top to tail.

1. Spain (--)

There was a case to be made that Spain's undersized group might pose its d

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