Spain takes top spot in latest FIFA world rankings
Spain takes top spot in latest FIFA world rankings
President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino pass the World Cup Trophy to Spain after they defeat Argentina 1-0.Barry Werner, List WireTue, July 21, 2026 at 8:24 PM UTC·1 min read
Now that the World Cup has concluded, FIFA has released the world rankings for countries following the international success. The top teams are those that played to the final, Spain and Argetina. Overall, most of the countries in the top 10 sat there before the World Cup. One notable exception is Mexico, which jumped four spots. And that leads to the big question. Where does the United States fall in the new FIFA World Rankings?
20. Uruguay
Uruguay fans watch the match in downtown Montevideo.
From last ranking: -4
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19. Norway
Norway fan reacts as they watch the match in Miami.
From last ranking: +12
18. Senegal
Senegal's Lamine Camara and Moussa Niakhate look dejected after the match.
From last ranking: +3
17. Japan
Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu after the match.
From last ranking: +1
16. USA
Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States reacts after challenged by Youri Tielemans #8 of Belgium.
15. Italy
Italian fans gesture ahead of the 2026 World Cup Group J football match between Jordan and Argentina at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on June 27, 2026.
From last ranking: -3
14. Switzerland
Switzerland's Nico Elvedi applauds fans after the match.
From last ranking: +5
13. Croatia
Croatia fans celebrate their second goal before it is disallowed by VAR.
From last ranking: -2
12. Germany
A Germany fan looks dejected after the match as Germany are eliminated from the World Cup.
11. Colombia
Colombia fan in the stands.
From last ranking: +2
10. Mexico
A Mexico fan reacts while watching the match.
From last ranking: +4
9. Netherlands
Netherlands' Cody Gakpo applauds fans as he is substituted off.
From last ranking: -1
8. Belgium
Belgium fans react during the match in Miami Beach.
7. Portugal
Portugal fans inside the stadium before the match.
6. Morocco
A Morocco fan inside the stadium before the match.
5. Brazil
Brazil fan in Chicago holds a Brazil flag ahead of the match.
4. England
An England fan inside the stadium with a sign directed to Jude Bellingham.
From last ranking: Level
3. France
France fan with a scarf inside the stadium before the match.
2. Argentina
Argentina forward Lionel Messi stands after Spain scores a goal.
1. Spain
Spain's Borja Iglesias wears his winners medal as he cuts the goal net with scissors after the trophy presentation.
