From one to 48 - every World Cup team ranked after first game

A significant story is unfolding on the international scene. From one to 48 - every World Cup team ranked after first gameImage source, Getty ImagesByBBC Sport reportersPublished1 hour agoArgentina kicked off their World Cup defence with an emphatic win - but are not the best side at this World Cup so far, according to our Sport experts. We've brought together a small team of journalists who, between them, have watched every side's opening game. And they have ranked all 48 teams at the tournament, from first to last.

Do you agree with their decisions? Make your comments below. Figure caption, Messi, Mbappe & Vini jr - best World Cup goals from round one1-101.

The Details

Lived up to pre-tournament hype with rampant second-half performance. Strength in every position. Brilliant attacking performance led by Harry Kane.

Slight concerns at the back. They have Lionel Messi and a team that is lifted by his presence and genius. That's enough to be top three.

Any team that scores seven in their opening fixture cannot be ignored - regardless of the (lack of) quality of the opposition. Surprise inclusion in the top five. Destroyed Paraguay with a slick performance and have the home crowd on their side.

What Experts Say

Figure caption, Balogun scores stunner for USA against Paraguay6. A team who are built around Erling Haaland and are set up to play to his strengths. Powerful, quick and with a sprinkle of star dust that is Luis Diaz.

Colombia will hurt plenty of teams. Drew 1-1 with Brazil. Looked like blowing Brazil away in opening 20 minutes.

Then appeared to settle for a draw in second half. Drew 1-1 with Morocco. Shaky start left us questioning if this was the Brazil of years gone by.

The development has drawn wide international attention, with diplomatic circles watching closely.