The USA have leapfrogged Mexico to restore their status as CONCACAF's top side, at least on the FIFA Men's World Rankings, which have also confirmed advantageous seeding for the Democratic Republic of Congo and Iraq, who will get a bye to the finals of the World Cup's inter-confederation playoffs.

With less than seven months until the tournament kicks off, here's where things stand heading into the home stretch.

Barcelona playmaker Dani Olmo’s neat finish put Spain ahead, before goals either side of half-time from Deniz Gul and Salih Ozcan raised the prospect of an upset. But Real Sociedad striker Mikel Oyarzabal pounced from close range to equalise, and the final whistle confirmed Luis de la Fuente’s side as group winners.

World Cup co-hosts United States, Canada and Mexico will be joined in the pot of No. 1 seeds by Spain, Argentina, France, England, Portugal, Brazil, the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany.

Spain maintained its top spot in the latest FIFA men's world rankings in advance of the 2026 World Cup, while the United States men's national team moved up two spots to overtake rival Mexico.

A road win over Georgia on Saturday could seal Spain’s spot at the 2026 World Cup.

Preview Spain vs Türkiye in World Cup Qualifying with TV info, start time, betting odds, and recent form ahead of kickoff.

Spain are odds-on to secure their spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they face Türkiye on the final matchday of Group E.

The day of Tuesday, November 19, 2025, ends with a cascade of World Cup qualifications, ranging from the fulfillment of duty by the powerhouses to the realization of historic dreams in small nations.