Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Spain Retains FIFA Men's World Ranking Top Spot
Spain continues to be the best men's soccer team in the world according to FIFA's latest ranking.
The top four teams stayed the same, but there were some changes below them.
Brazil moved up, Portugal and Netherlands dropped, and Italy fell out of the top 10.
Spain remains at the top of FIFA Men's World Ranking
Argentina, France, and England hold their positions from second to fourth
Brazil moves up to fifth, Portugal drops to sixth, Netherlands to seventh
Italy falls out of top 10, Belgium, Germany, and Croatia follow in 8th to 10th places
149 international matches, including 74 friendlies, were played during the ranking period
- Who
- Spain, Argentina, France, England, Brazil, Portugal, Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, Germany, Croatia
- What
- Retained or changed positions in FIFA Men's World Ranking
- When
- After the latest ranking period
- Where
- Worldwide
- Why
- Based on performance in international matches
- Total matches played
- 149
- Friendlies played
- 74