Spain have risen to second in the latest latest FIFA Men’s World Ranking.
Argentina remain in top spot after the latest update, following March’s international fixtures. The world champions beat Uruguay and Brazil over the break to secure qualification for the 2026 World Cup. La Albiceleste will defend their crown in the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
Spain surge into second after reaching the Nations League semi-finals. La Roja are unbeaten in over a calendar year, a run that includes success at Euro 2024 last summer. France drop to third as a result, with England remaining fourth.
Spain jump into the top two in the latest #FIFARanking! 🇪🇸🆙
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) April 3, 2025
The Netherlands are also climbers, moving above Portugal and into sixth in the rankings. Myanmar (up 7 ranks) are the highest climbers of the latest update, while Guinea-Bissau (down 8 ranks) are the biggest fallers. World Cup co-hosts Canada are at an all-time high of 30th in the world.
FIFA World Rankings – Top 10
- Argentina
- Spain
- France
- England
- Brazil
- Netherlands
- Portugal
- Belgium
- Italy
- Germany
FIFA World Rankings – Selection Nations
- USA – 16th
- Wales – 29th
- Scotland – 44th
- Republic of Ireland – 60th
- Northern Ireland – 71st
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