Ghana shock world football elite as Portugal plummets in 2026 World Cup power rankings

The first chapter of the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup has delivered dramatic twists, emerging contenders and early disappointments, with Ghana making a stunning entry into the global top 10 while Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal suffered a major rankings collapse.

Following the completion of the opening matchday, all 48 participating nations have now taken to the pitch, providing the first…