Spain tops FIFA world rankings after 2026 World Cup victory
Spain leads the latest FIFA world rankings after winning the 2026 World Cup, with several Arab teams also making significant progress.
Key Takeaways
AIThe International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) announced its July 2026 world rankings today, with Spain taking the top spot just one day after clinching the 2026 World Cup title with a 1-0 win over Argentina.
FIFA stated that Spain earned 1,995.88 points, moving ahead of Argentina, which dropped to second place with 1,970.37 points. France and England ranked third and fourth, respectively.
The rankings also showed Brazil rising one place to fifth, followed by Morocco in sixth. Portugal slipped two spots to seventh, while Belgium moved up to eighth and the Netherlands fell to ninth. Mexico jumped four places to round out the top ten.
Significant progress for Arab teams
The latest rankings saw Egypt climb four places to 24th globally, with Algeria at 29th, Tunisia at 57th, Saudi Arabia at 58th, and Qatar at 59th in the world.