The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be the most significant football event in history, with over 48 teams competing across four different stages. One of the major questions that many people have is which English Premier League (EPL) team will make it through to the final stages of the tournament.
As we look ahead to the upcoming tournament, there are already several EPL teams that are performing well and could potentially reach the final stages of the competition. Some of the top contenders include Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur.
Manchester City has been one of the standout performers so far this season, winning all of their games except for one, and they currently sit at the top of the EPL table. The Citizens have scored the second-most goals in the league, behind only Manchester United, and have conceded the fewest goals as well.
Liverpool, on the other hand, has also had a strong start to the season, winning six out of their eight matches and sitting just two points behind Manchester City in the league standings. The Reds have also scored the fourth-most goals in the league, but have struggled defensively, conceding the third-highest number of goals.
Arsenal, who finished fifth last season, has started the new campaign strongly, winning five out of their first seven games and currently sitting in seventh place in the EPL table. They have been particularly impressive in front of goal, scoring the second-most goals in the league, while conceding the fewest goals as well.
Chelsea, who were knocked out of the Champions League by Manchester City in the previous round, have also had a good start to the season, winning five out of their eight matches and currently sitting in eighth place in the EPL table. The Blues have also scored the third-most goals in the league, but have struggled defensively, conceding the fifth-highest number of goals.
Finally, Tottenham Hotspur, who finished ninth last season, has also had a strong start to the new campaign, winning five out of their eight matches and currently sitting in tenth place in the EPL table. They have been particularly impressive in midfield, with Harry Kane leading the line and Tanguy Ndombele providing a solid engine room for the team.
Overall, these EPL teams are certainly among the favorites to reach the final stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but there is still plenty of football left to play before the tournament kicks off in the summer of 2026. Only time will tell which team will ultimately emerge victorious from the competition.