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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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Soccer
Recap: USMNT's Pochettino in tears as he agrees to join Man United
Top Headlines
United States
Concacaf Nations League
U.S. Soccer makes official announcement that USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino is leaving to take over managerial role at Manchester United. USSF CEO JT Batson, COO Dan Helfrich, USWNT manager Emma Hayes and VP of Sporting Oguchi Onyewu will lead the search for Pochettino's replacement. That search is expected to include former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, though a federation source cautioned that it is "way premature" to call Guardiola the top target.
Argentina
FIFA World Cup
How will Argentina replace Lionel Messi before 2030 World Cup?
Yukinari Sugawara
Soccer
Brazil revenge mission hands Japan opportunity to finish Moriyasu legacy on a high
Concacaf Cup
Keller: USMNT roster will understand if Pochettino joins Man United
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Lionel Messi
Soccer
Messi tracker: All goals, assists, key moments for Miami, Argentina in 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo
UEFA Nations League
Ronaldo's Portugal career ended in shame, but at his peak he was a dominant force
Cristiano Ronaldo
AFC Champions League Elite
Marcotti: Ronaldo was one of the greatest of all time
1:15
Portugal
UEFA Nations League
Ronaldo's incredible international career: Best moments, key stats as he retires from Portugal duty
Cristiano Ronaldo
AFC Champions League Elite
Ogden: Time catches up with everyone, even Cristiano Ronaldo
2:48
Cristiano Ronaldo
Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo confirms retirement from international football. Ronaldo, 41, scored a world record 146 goals in 234 international games
Harry Kane
Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane signs new contract at Bayern Munich committing him to Bundesliga champions until 2029.
Cape Verde
Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
Vozinha's Ballon d'Or appearance made a perfect night for soccer's dreamers
Harry Kane
Bundesliga
Kane's long road to Ballon d'Or glory ends with his crowning moment
Lionel Messi
FIFA World Cup
Lionel Messi watches on at the Messi Cup
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FIFA World Cup
Messi: 2026 WC final defeat 'part of the journey'
FIFA World Cup
AFC endorses Infantino for fourth term as FIFA president
Top Headlines
- FIFA loses New York court ruling against UEFA in World Cup investor case
- Argentina coach Scaloni signs new long-term deal through 2030 World Cup
- Infantino secures Caribbean soccer support for FIFA reelection bid
- FIFA's chief legal officer steps down in second high-profile exit
- Reports: FIFA Council's Tashima to challenge Infantino in March elections
- Source: FIFA to share World Cup private equity files after UEFA pressure
- Two-time WC coach Okada leaves Japan post over Infantino support