Number 1 changes hands: Summary of the top 10 in the latest FIFA rankings after the 2026 World Cup
On 20 July 2026, the official top 10 world rankings were released following the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup, where Spain claimed their second World Cup title by defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time.
Recently, the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) announced the July 2026 world rankings, showing that Spain has overtaken Argentina to become the world's number 1 following their victory in the 2026 World Cup final.
Meanwhile, France and England remain in third and fourth place respectively, despite the "Three Lions" beating the "Les Bleus" 6-4 in the third-place playoff. Mexico, one of the three co-hosts, rose into the world's top 10, marking their best ranking since 2022.
1. Spain (up 1 spot)
2. Argentina (down 1 spot)
3. France (unchanged)
4. England (unchanged)
5. Brazil (up 1 spot)
6. Morocco (up 1 spot)
7. Portugal (down 2 spots)
8. Belgium (up 1 spot)
9. Netherlands (down 1 spot)
10. Mexico (up 4 spots)