All FIFA World Cup 2026 nations RANKED based on squad average height
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2026 FIFA World Cup set to begin on June 12 (IST).
The footballing world is preparing for its ultimate spectacle. The 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament is only a day away from its grand commencement.
The 2026 edition will be one of the most historic campaigns to date, with the competition set to be co-hosted by the USA, Mexico and Canada. It will be the first World Cup to be held on the continent after 32 years, since the 1994 tournament in the USA. The newest edition will feature a record 48 nations, a massive increase from the previous 32.
With the participating nations completing their final warm-up games, the high level of athleticism of some of the teams on display has been truly astonishing.
Also read: Top five lowest-ranked nations heading to FIFA World Cup 2026 ft. Curacao & Cape Verde
World Cup teams ranked by Heights
According to the official squad lists for the tournament, asian side Saudi Arabia will be the shortest side in the competition, with an average height of 178.4 cm, followed by South Africa at 178.8 cm.
On the other side, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Norway will be the tallest teams to feature in the World Cup at 187.2cm. This is largely attributed to the geographical location of these nations.
On that note, here is a list of every 2026 FIFA World Cup team ranked by height (smallest to tallest).
| Rank | Country | Height (in cms) |
| 1 | Saudi Arabia | 178.4 |
| 2 | South Africa | 178.8 |
| 3 | Qatar | 179.4 |
| 4 | Mexico | 179.5 |
| 5 | Argentina | 179.7 |
| 6 | Colombia | 180.0 |
| 7 | Jordan | 180.4 |
| 8 | Uruguay | 180.5 |
| 9 | Ecuador | 180.5 |
| 10 | DR Congo | 181.0 |
| 11 | Egypt | 181.2 |
| 12 | Cabo Verde | 181.3 |
| 13 | Japan | 181.3 |
| 14 | Haiti | 181.4 |
| 15 | Portugal | 181.5 |
| 16 | Panama | 181.6 |
| 17 | Paraguay | 181.6 |
| 18 | Spain | 181.7 |
| 19 | Uzbekistan | 181.8 |
| 20 | Korea Republic | 181.9 |
| 21 | Curaçao | 181.9 |
| 22 | Canada | 182.1 |
| 23 | Ghana | 182.6 |
| 24 | Morocco | 182.7 |
| 25 | Algeria | 182.7 |
| 26 | Brazil | 182.8 |
| 27 | Ivory Coast | 182.9 |
| 28 | Iraq | 183.2 |
| 29 | USA | 183.4 |
| 30 | New Zealand | 183.5 |
| 31 | Australia | 183.6 |
| 32 | Iran | 183.7 |
| 33 | Türkiye | 183.8 |
| 34 | Senegal | 184.0 |
| 35 | England | 184.2 |
| 36 | Scotland | 184.5 |
| 37 | Tunisia | 184.6 |
| 38 | Austria | 184.7 |
| 39 | Croatia | 184.8 |
| 40 | Netherlands | 184.9 |
| 41 | France | 184.9 |
| 42 | Switzerland | 185.2 |
| 43 | Germany | 185.4 |
| 44 | Czechia | 185.7 |
| 45 | Belgium | 185.8 |
| 46 | Sweden | 186.2 |
| 47 | Norway | 187.2 |
| 48 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 187.2 |
Which nation has the shortest average height at the World Cup?
Saudi Arabia will be the shortest side with an average height of 178.4 cm.
Which nation has the tallest average height at the World Cup?
Bosnia and Herzegovina and Norway at 187.2 cm.
What is the average height of Argentina players for WC 2026?
179.7 cm.
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Basil Elias Benoy is a sports journalist with a deep passion for football, cricket, and kabaddi. A devoted supporter of Manchester United and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, he combines his academic background in Economics with hands-on experience in sports media. His work ranges from professional sports content creation for digital platforms to on-ground reporting for Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters.