Saudi Arabia climbs to 55th in FIFA world rankings, fourth among Arab teams
FIFA has released its latest world rankings, with Saudi Arabia rising three places to 55th globally and fourth among Arab national teams.
Key Takeaways
AIThe International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) announced its latest world rankings for national teams on Wednesday, following the conclusion of the most recent international break.
World Cup champions Spain retained the top spot in the global rankings after strong results in the UEFA Nations League qualifiers, securing their place in the advanced stages. Argentina, France, and England followed in second, third, and fourth place, respectively.
Portugal made a notable leap in the rankings, breaking into the top five after a series of victories in the Nations League, moving ahead of Brazil in sixth and Morocco in seventh.
Among Arab teams, Saudi Arabia achieved a significant jump, rising three places to 55th in the world after previously ranking 58th following the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The team now has a total of 1,443.17 points and stands fourth among Arab nations, behind Morocco, Egypt, and Algeria.
This historic rise was driven by Saudi Arabia's victory in the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup in Jeddah, where the team won the title without conceding a single goal or suffering a defeat. For the first time, FIFA officially included the tournament's results in its world ranking calculations.
Egypt dropped one place to 25th globally, while Algeria moved up one spot to 28th in the latest rankings.