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The average height of the teams participating in the World Cup is a classic statistic in every tournament, analyzed not only by fans but also by coaches. Aerial play and set pieces are crucial in these competitions. The 2026 World Cup ranking, compiled using the average height of the squads, shows that Europe dominates among the tallest teams in the tournament.
Bosnia and Herzegovina and Norway share first place in the rankings with an average height of 187.2 centimeters per player. Both teams top a list that also includes Sweden (186.2 cm), Belgium (185.8 cm), and the Czech Republic (185.7 cm), confirming the physical strength of teams from Northern and Central Europe.
Among the major footballing powers, Germany ranks sixth with an average height of 185.4 centimeters, while the Netherlands and France share 184.9 cm. England appears in fourteenth place (184.2 cm), ahead of Brazil , which registers an average of 182.8 cm.
Spain is in the middle of the table. The team managed by Luis de la Fuente has an average height of 181.7 centimeters, ranking 31st out of the 48 teams analyzed. La Roja is behind teams like Morocco, Canada, South Korea, and Uzbekistan.
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, although it is one centimeter taller than Qatar.
In South America, the differences are notable. Brazil is the tallest team on the continent, followed by Paraguay (181.6 cm). Argentina appears at the bottom of the ranking with an average of 179.7 centimeters, slightly above Mexico (179.5 cm) and Qatar (179.4 cm).
At the opposite end of the spectrum is Saudi Arabia, which, with an average height of 178.4 centimeters, is the shortest team in the tournament. South Africa (178.8 cm), Qatar (179.4 cm), and Mexico (179.5 cm) complete the bottom of the rankings.
