Spain top latest FIFA world rankings, Rwanda remain 128th

World champions Spain have tightened their grip on top spot in the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings following their triumph at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while Norway emerged as the biggest movers after an impressive run to the quarter-finals.

The rankings, released on July 20, see Spain remain the world’s number one team with 1,995.88 points after defeating Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final.

La Roja gained 30.27 points during the tournament, further cementing their status as international football’s leading side.

Argentina, runners-up in the United States, Canada and Mexico, remain second on 1,970.37 points despite falling short in the final.

Lionel Scaloni’s side retained their position after another impressive campaign, reaching a second consecutive World Cup final.

England climbed one place to fourth after finishing third at the tournament, earning 33.41 ranking points following a dramatic 6-4 victory over France in the third-place play-off.

France slipped to third despite reaching the semi-finals before suffering defeats to England and eventual champions Spain.

Norway recorded the biggest rise in the rankings, climbing 12 places to 19th after their historic World Cup campaign.

Led by Erling Haaland, the Scandinavian nation exceeded expectations by reaching the quarter-finals, where they narrowly lost to England after eliminating Brazil in one of the tournament’s biggest upsets.

Morocco also reached a new milestone, moving up to sixth—the highest position in the country’s history.

The Atlas Lions once again demonstrated their growing influence on the global stage following another deep run at the World Cup.

Elsewhere in the top 10, Brazil dropped one place to fifth after their quarter-final exit, while Portugal, Belgium, the Netherlands and Mexico completed the top 10.

Several nations enjoyed notable gains beyond the leading positions.

Türkiye climbed five places to 27th, Panama rose 10 places to 44th despite recording the biggest points loss, while South Africa advanced six spots to 54th.

Ghana also moved up 10 places to 65th following encouraging performances during the ranking period.

Tunisia endured the biggest fall, dropping 12 places to 57th after failing to build on previous results.

Among African nations, Nigeria remained the continent’s second-highest ranked side in 26th, ahead of Algeria (29th), Côte d’Ivoire (31st), South Africa (54th) and Cabo Verde (64th).

Uganda climbed to 89th, Kenya occupied 109th, Tanzania were 112th, while Rwanda stood 128th in the latest standings.

Burundi ranked 142nd, reflecting the competitive landscape across East Africa.

The rankings reflect matches played during the latest international window, including the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup.

FIFA confirmed the next official update will be published on October 7, with nations set to resume qualification campaigns and international friendlies before the standings are revised once again.