France has been dominant throughout the 2026 World Cup, going unbeaten through the group stage and Round of 32 before a hard-fought 1-0 win over Paraguay in the Round of 16 on July 4. CBS Sports power rankings described France as seeming 'unbeatable,' and they are ranked No. 1 in FIFA world rankings heading into the quarterfinals. However, the tournament is not yet resolved — France still faces Morocco in the quarterfinals — and the Paraguay match was described as a frustrating, scrappy affair rather than a comfortable demonstration of dominance, somewhat undercutting the 'perfect game required' framing.