Switzerland Ranks No. 1 in Best Countries Report

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Downtown Geneva, Switzerland. pawel.gaul/Getty Images Switzerland kept its No. 1 spot on US News & World Report's list of the best countries in the world. The 2026 rankings compared 100 countries across factors like infrastructure, health, and tourism. The US didn't crack the top 10 in this year's list. Once again, Switzerland has claimed the top spot as the best country in the world. The 2026 rankings, released Thursday, were compiled by US News & World Report in partnership with the Whart...