How does the United States rank in FIFA World Cup ratings?

The United States is not among the top-ranked teams in the latest World Cup-related rankings I found; one current source places the U.S. at 17th in the FIFA men’s world ranking. In recent 2026 World Cup coverage, the U.S. has also been described as a longer shot for the title , with championship odds around +3300 in one preview.

What that means

A 17th-place world ranking suggests the U.S. sits in the upper-middle tier globally rather than among the clear favorites. By contrast, teams like France, Argentina, Spain, and England are being treated as the main contenders in current World Cup previews.

U.S. context

The U.S. is still viewed as a serious tournament team, not a no-name underdog. But in the latest World Cup chatter, it ranks behind the usual elite powers and behind some other strong European and South American sides.

Quick read

• FIFA men’s world ranking: 17th
• World Cup winner odds in one recent preview: +3300

• Overall status: competitive, but not top-tier favorite

Tiny caveat

“Ratings” can mean either official FIFA ranking or TV viewership ratings , and those are different things. If you meant audience ratings instead of team ranking, I can answer that version too.