Best teams in WC 2026, according to EA Sports FC 26

When it comes to soccer or football, EA Sports FC 26 is one of the biggest games around, while the World Cup is the biggest event in sports, happening every four years. So you can see where I'm coming from when I use EA Sports FC 26 data to rank the best teams in WC 2026.

In this list, instead of just focusing on numbers, I will use this opportunity to analyze the statistics and give a deeper look at each team, including their strengths and weaknesses.

10

Morocco – 238 points

Hakimi running down the wing

Morocco already had a fantastic run at the 2022 World Cup, reaching the semi-finals before losing to France. In the 2026 World Cup, their squad looks better than ever and aims to replicate the magic they created four years ago. Their most important player is definitely Hakimi, with his insane pace on the right wing. If they use his abilities and speed up like Paris Saint-Germain do, other national teams in the FIFA World Cup will have a hard time stopping Morocco.

9

Belgium – 242 points

De Bruyne's last dance

Unfortunately for Belgium fans, this team is not the favorite to win the 2026 World Cup, as their golden generation is mostly gone. So, instead of focusing on the negatives and what they lack, let's discuss how they can capitalize on their strengths and go far in this World Cup.

If they want to be dangerous when they have the ball, they need to create a link between Kevin De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku, as they played together at Manchester City. Both players are very strong at creating chances, so whenever one of them has the ball, the team must crowd the opposing penalty box to convert those chances into goals.

Belgium may not have the strongest squad at the tournament, but having Thibaut Courtois in goal gives them a chance against anyone. How opponents are going to get the ball past him is beyond me.

8

Argentina – 246 points

The final of the Messi World Cup

The 2022 World Cup winners, Argentina, do not have the best team according to EA Sports FC 26. This is the last time Lionel Messi will participate in the World Cup as a player, so there is an emotional drive driving the team to defend their title once more. Their strongest area is the attack, where they have Lionel Messi, a legendary playmaker and goalscorer. He is not alone in that line, as he has partnered with some of the best forwards in the world, such as Lautaro Martinez, Giuliano Simeone, and especially Julian Alvarez, after a fantastic season with Atletico Madrid.

Argentina's midfield is also strong, with players like De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister and Enzo Fernandez. Their defense isn't the best, but they're counting on Cristian Romero and Molina to hold it together. While they may not be the favorites on paper, Argentina have a solid chance to win the World Cup again and go back-to-back.

7

Netherlands – 248 points

Balanced team, no true No. 9

The Netherlands national team has one of the most balanced squads in the 2026 World Cup, even according to EA Sports FC 26. Their defense is led by the legendary Virgil van Dijk, alongside strong defenders such as Van de Ven and Dumfries. More importantly, they have very fluid midfielders who can effortlessly move the ball from defense to attack while controlling the tempo of the game. If we are looking for a weakness, we can certainly find it in their attack, where they mainly depend on Gakpo, Malen and Memphis Depay. All three forwards function more as wingers, while the Netherlands don't really have a true finisher.

6

Germany – 250 points

Strong defense, no reliable striker

If Germany want to succeed in the 2026 World Cup, they must rely on their defense. It is full of great defenders like Tah, Schlotterbeck, Rudiger and, more importantly, Kimmich. Their midfield leans more towards the attacking side, where they lack strong defensive midfielders but have some of the best attacking midfielders in the world, such as Musiala and Wirtz.

In my opinion, since the defensive line is stacked with strong defenders, it is safe to move Kimmich to a more defensive midfield role to cover that weakness. That would create a solid midfield capable of handling many situations during the 2026 World Cup.

Unfortunately, that won't solve Germany's biggest problem in this World Cup, which is the lack of a real attacking threat, as this is one of the few World Cup editions where they compete without a solid forward capable of converting chances into goals.

5

Brazil – 250 points

Strong attack and defense, but weak midfield

Brazil is usually the favorite to win every World Cup. Also according to EA Sports FC 26 stats, their team is stacked with elite players who can make a difference in every game. It is difficult to single out their best player, as their attack has Vinicius Junior, Raphinha and Matheus Cunha, who had a good season with Manchester United. Their defensive line is also not short of big players, with Gabriel, Bremer and Marquinhos, who just won the Champions League with Paris Saint-Germain.

Unfortunately, their only weakness comes in midfield, as they do not have strong central midfielders who can dictate the rhythm of a match. It all falls on Carlo Ancelotti to address that weakness and stop other national teams from exploiting it.

4

Portugal – 254 points

The weight of a nation on his shoulders

Last chance for Cristiano Ronaldo to win the World Cup. In the 2026 World Cup, Portugal's squad looks better than ever, at least according to them EA Sports FC 26. Their back line has Ruben Dias and Nuno Mendes. Their strongest area is midfield, with elite players such as Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, Joao Neves and Vitinha. All are good at dribbling, passing and even defending. It's a midfield that will go to war to keep the ball in Portugal's possession.

When it comes to their attack, the team will mainly depend on Cristiano Ronaldo and Rafael Leao to deliver. It's a team going through one of its best eras, but their World Cup hopes still depend on a 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo.

3

England – 254 points

Slow but dangerous

Thomas Tuchel risked everything with the England squad he selected for the 2026 World Cup, particularly in the back line. Nevertheless, England have one of the strongest teams in the tournament due to the likes of Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka.

Based on EA Sports FC 26England's defense looks slow and can struggle against teams who are quick on the counter. In fact, England's entire squad does not look built to outperform other World Cup teams. This could be a strength for England, allowing them to focus on keeping possession and overwhelming opponents with short passes. Or it could be a curse that makes the team suffer when they don't have the ball.

2

Spain – 254 points

If you don't have the ball, good luck

Spain are one of the most dangerous attacking teams in the 2026 World Cup, mainly because of their elite wingers. Having Nico Williams on the left alongside Lamine Yamal on the right looks unstoppable on paper. It's not even their strongest area, as Spain are stacked with elite midfielders who can control play and create many chances for their attack. It is not easy to stop players like Pedri, Gavi, Fabian Ruiz, Martin Zubimendi and Rodri, the winner of the Ballon d'Or 2024.

Spain's biggest weakness is its defence, where they lack an experienced player to lead the backline. That shouldn't be a problem if Luis de la Fuente uses his strong midfield and wings to maintain possession. However, if Spain face a team that can break through their possession, that team will expose and exploit that weakness.

1

France – 257 points

The final boss

France has been strong in recent World Cups. In fact, they've been to the last two World Cup finals, and they don't look like they're slowing down, as everything is lining up to make another big World Cup run. Whether on paper or on the pitch, France have the best squad in every area of ​​the pitch. Their attack is stacked with top forwards like Olise, Dembele, Cherki, Barcola, Thuram and Kylian Mbappe.

France's midfield and defense also have some of the best players in the world, such as Tchouameni, Saliba, Konde, Konate, Upamecano and Theo Hernandez. Their goalkeeper is reliable, and their manager is the same one who took them to the last two World Cup finals and won one of them. It is no coincidence that France is the best team in the 2026 World Cup according to EA Sports FC 26.

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September 26, 2025

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