Spain returns to top of FIFA rankings, Morocco reaches record | World Cup 2026

Norway made a huge jump in their rankings from 12th to 19th after reaching the quarterfinals of the World Cup.

World Cup winners Spain climbed back to the top of the FIFA men’s rankings afterwards destroying Argentinawho dropped to second place, while France remained unchanged in third.

Luis de la Fuente’s team defeated the 2022 champions in Argentina 1-0 after extra time Sunday to return to the top of the rankings for the first time since January.

France and England remain third and fourth in the table, despite Thomas Tuchel’s side beat Les Bleus to receive a bronze medal.

Brazil moved up to fifth, where Morocco rose to sixth place.

Portugal fell two to seven places behind them Round of 16 out at the World Cup. Belgium rose to eighth, exchanging places with Netherlandswho dropped to ninth.

Mexico rose four places to enter the top 10, while Norway was the biggest mover, jumping 12 to 19 places later. reaching the quarterfinals of the World Cup.

Germany dropped from the top 10, dropping to 12th, one place ahead of Croatia. Italy, who failed to qualify for the World Cup, it dropped to 15th.

Tunisia fell sharply, dropping 12 places to 57, where Egypt rose five spots to 24 and Paraguay rose seven places to 34th after reaching the World Cup last 16.

Cape Verdewho reached the Round of 32, rose three places to 64, one ahead Ghanawho climbed eight places.