Spain up to second in latest FIFA World Rankings
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.
Argentina
Spain
France
England
Brazil
Netherlands
Portugal
Belgium
Italy
Germany
USA – 16th
Wales – 29th
Scotland – 44th
Republic of Ireland – 60th
Northern Ireland – 71st
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