The knockout phase of the 2026 World Cup is about to start, but how do all the teams in the tournament rank?

And then there were 32. We're done with the group stage, but what do our writers and experts think the field of favorites looks like as we enter the win-or-go-home phase?

A number of the world's best players are likely playing in their last World Cup. Here's how I think they rank.

As the group stage comes to a close, we take another look at the players who have shone brightest in this World Cup so far

Paraguay's win over Germany was among the biggest upsets in recent editions of World Cup knockout round history.

Morocco will face the Netherlands in their round of 32 knockout match at the Monterrey Stadium, Mexico.

Germany and Paraguay are level in their 2026 World Cup knockout match. Julian Nagelsmann's side topped their group after opening with two wins but suffered a surprise 2-1 defeat against Ecuador in their previous outing.

Here are the players at the top of this World Cup's chart so far as the leading scorers.