Bangkok: Spain takes the number one spot in the FIFA rankings after winning the World Cup. The FIFA men's football world rankings for July 2026 have been released following the 2026 World Cup. Spain, as expected after winning the World Cup, took the top spot, displacing Argentina, the runner-up, to second place. Despite losing to England in the third-place playoff, France maintained their third-place ranking, leaving the Three Lions at fourth.
According to Thai News Agency, the team with the biggest jump in the FIFA rankings this round is Norway, which climbed from 31st to 19th after reaching the quarter-finals. In contrast, Tunisia saw the biggest drop, from 45th to 57th after being eliminated in the first round.