Argentina has tightened her grip on site # 1 in FIFA’s latest world ranking after an impressive international break. While Lionel Scaloni’s side continues to set the standard, other major nations, including the law of Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius and Cristiano Ronaldohave seen changes in their positions. FIFA’s April update not only confirms Argentina’s dominance, but also highlights key changes among the world’s highest ranked teams, especially in Europe and South America.
With 1,886 points, Argentina no. 1 team remains in World Soccer, which increases its lead at the top after earning 18 points in the last ranking. Their victories over Uruguay (1-0) and Brazil (4-1) showed their continued dominance, even in the absence of Lionel Messiwho missed both matches due to injury.
FIFA recognized La Albicelestes consistency, with the government World Cup master who also ensures early qualification for the 2026 tournament. Their ability to win decisive matches without their talisman emphasizes why they remain the team to beat.
Meanwhile, Spain has surpassed France to require place # 2 in the latest rankings. With 1,854 points, La Roja, Les Bleus, who now sits in third place with 1,852 points. The shift comes after France suffered a costly defeat against Croatia in the Uefa Nations League quarterfinals. Even if Didier Deschamp’s team recovered in the second legThe backlash allowed Spain to capitalize and move on in the ranking.
In the meantime, England remains in fourth place with 1,819 pointsAfter having comfortable victories in their opening championship qualifiers against Latvia and Albania.
Brazil is on despite great loss
Brazil remains in fifth place with 1,776 pointsBut the latest performances have aroused serious concerns. The 4-1 defeat against Argentina not only deepened their crisis but also led to another wiring change, with Dorival junior loses his job as head coach.
In spite of the anxiety, Seleção managed to keep its ranking positionBut the pressure increases when they look to rebuild before Copa America.
Portugal falls behind as the Netherlands grow
One of the most remarkable changes in the ranking is Portugal’s fall to seventh placeas Netherlands climbed to sixth. The Dutch, even though they didn’t win their last two matches, now sits at 1,752 pointsjust before Cristiano Ronaldos Portugal, which fell to 1,750 points.
This marks a setback for Portugalthat had climbed steadily in recent years. With the UEFA European Championship quickly approaching, Roberto Martínez’s team will have to regain speed to avoid further sliding.
FIFA —Man’s world ranking: Top 30
- Argentina – 1886.16 (+18.91)
- Spain – 1854.64 (+1.37)
- France -1852.71 (-7.07)
- English – 1819.2 (+5.39)
- Brazil – 1776.03 (+0.18)
- Dutch – 1752.44 (+4.89)
- Portugal -1750.08 (-6.04)
- Belgium -1735.75 (-4.87)
- Italy -1718.31 (-13.2)
- Germany – 1716.98 (+13.19)
- Croatia – 1698.66 (+7.07)
- Morocco – 1694.24 (+6.06)
- Uruguay -1679.49 (-16.42)
- Colombia -1679.04 (-15.4)
- Japanese -1652.64 (-0.15)
- USA – 1648.81 (+3.33)
- Mexico – 1646.94 (+19.54)
- Go Iran – 1637.39 (+2.08)
- Senegal -1630.32 (-6.93)
- Switzerland -1624.75 (-0.41)
- Denmark – 1617.54 (+6.05)
- Austria -1580.22 (-9.62)
- Korea Republic -1574.93 (-10.52)
- Ecuador – 1567.95 (+7.82)
- Ukraine – 1559.81 (+4.87)
- Australia – 1554.55 (+10.4)
- Turkey – 1551.47 (+14.23)
- Sweden -1536.05 (-4.15)
- Wales – 1535.57 (+1.18)
- Canada – 1531.58 (+15.62)
