Spain tops ESPN's 2030 World Cup Power Rankings with 15 of 19 first-place votes after winning the 2026 tournament. La Roja defeated Argentina 1-0, conceding just one goal in eight games. Despite managing teen phenom Lamine Yamal's injury, Spain dominated with Mikel Oyarzabal scoring five goals, Rodri winning Golden Ball, Unai Simón taking Golden Glove, and Pau Cubarsí earning Young Player Award. Their interchangeable system across all age groups makes them favorites to become the first repeat champions since Brazil in 1962.

France ranks second, receiving the remaining first-place votes. Kylian Mbappé, 27, claimed the Golden Boot with 22 career World Cup goals. Only six squad members are 30+, while young stars like Michael Olise and Bradley Barcola emerge. Questions remain about defense and new coach Zinedine Zidane replacing Didier Deschamps.

England sits third, with Thomas Tuchel's future uncertain after a semifinal exit. Harry Kane, 32, scored six goals, and Jude Bellingham added seven, but Premier League fatigue and tactical rigidity concern voters. Portugal rounds out the top four, moving past Cristiano Ronaldo's era as co-hosts of 2030, though aging leaders like Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva need successors.