World Cup Rating: The women's teams - can anyone threaten Spain?

The Padel World Championship in Qatar is just around the corner. Ahead of the tournament, Padel Alto has rated all participating nations on a scale from 1 to 5. Here, you can see how the women's teams are ranked going into the World Championship – who are the favorites, and who could spring a surprise?

These ratings were made prior to the official draw.

5: The team is at the highest level and is a favorite to win the entire tournament.

4: The team is strong and competitive, with good chances to go far and possibly reach the final.

3: The team is expected to progress from the group stage and should compete for a semifinal spot.

2: The team has some quality but struggles to win matches.

1: The team has significant weaknesses and struggles to compete at an international level. Their chances of winning matches are very low.

5:

Spain Home to almost all the best players in the world. Spain is the clear favorite to win the gold.

4:

Argentina Delfi Brea is the team's biggest star, alongside Claudia Jensen. However, they lack two strong backhand players to fully challenge Spain for the gold.

3:

Belgium Helena Wyckaert is the team's top player with a lot of experience. They surprised everyone in the last World Cup by finishing fourth.

Brazil Manuela Schuck is Brazil's strongest player. With a top performance, Brazil could be in the fight for a medal.

France Alix Collombon and Léa Godallier are the team's leading players. They have the potential to reach the semifinals.

Italy Carolina Orsi is Italy's best player and has been important for the sport's development in the country. They could challenge for the bronze.

Portugal Sofia Araújo and Ana Catarina Nogueira are the team's strongest players. With a solid squad, Portugal could certainly compete for the bronze.

Sweden Carolina Navarro Björk stands out as the team's strongest player. Several new players have joined since the European Championships, and the team is expected to progress from the group stage.

2:

Denmark A nation on the rise in padel. It will be interesting to see how much they can challenge in this World Cup.

Netherlands Marcella Koek is the team's best player. The Netherlands showed positive signs at the European Championships and are looking to build on that.

1:

Chile Does not have the level required to advance from the group stage in this tournament.

Egypt As a newcomer to the international padel scene, Egypt lacks the level needed to win matches.

Germany A country on the rise in padel. Victoria Kurz, a former tennis player, leads the team in this championship.

Japan Lacks a strong enough team to compete at this level.

Uruguay Does not have the squad to challenge in this tournament.

USA The U.S. team does not have the level needed to make an impact at the World Cup.