FIFA Men’s Power Ranking

The FIFA Men’s World Ranking, also known as the FIFA World Rankings List, is an official system used to evaluate the performance of national football teams across the globe.

Following the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and all current major international tournaments, the rankings have continued to evolve based on the outcomes of all international matches, including National Teams from UEFA, AFC, CAF, OFC, CONCACAF and CONMEBOL.

Argentina has reclaimed the number one spot in the live FIFA Men’s World Ranking, overtaking both France and Spain ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Spain national football team is currently ranked 2nd in the official FIFA Men’s World Rankings, sitting just behind Argentina.

France is currently ranked 3rd in the live FIFA World Rankings, having dropped behind Argentina and Spain. This slip follows a recent 2-1 friendly defeat to Ivory Coast, which resulted in a deduction of 7.89 points, while Spain’s recent draw led to the specific -3.38 point drop.

England sits in fourth place in the FIFA Men’s World Ranking, with Portugal, the reigning UEFA Nations League champions, close behind in fifth and Brazil right after in sixth.

In addition, several major international tournaments are scheduled after the June 2026 friendly fixtures, which will further influence the FIFA rankings and shape the global football landscape.

Here we are sharing the updated Men’s Power Ranking with a detailed team list and the updated points.

FIFA Men’s Power Ranking 2026

Soccer is the most popular sport in the whole Universe. The Argentina national football team won the 3rd FIFA World Cup Trophy (1978, 1986, 2022) in FIFA World Cup History and 2024 Copa America 16th title with the record of the most titles by country.

The updated Men’s Power rankings after the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualification, the 2025 AFCON, 2025 FIFA tournaments and the March to June International friendly.

Here is the latest FIFA Men’s World Ranking Below

1. Argentina National Soccer Team

Argentina FIFA Ranking Points: 1874.81

Argentina reclaimed top spot in the rankings after the international friendly window, where they won both matches in April 2026. In November, the Argentina squad suffered a shocking 1-0 defeat to Ecuador in the 2026 CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers. Despite the setback, Argentina remains a formidable force and has already announced a 26-Man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The defending World Cup champions continue to be led by Lionel Messi and feature world-class talent throughout their squad.

Current Argentina squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

• Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa), Geronimo Rulli (Marseille), Juan Musso (Atletico Madrid),
• Defenders: Gonzalo Montiel (River Plate), Nahuel Molina (Atletico Madrid), Lisandro Martinez (Manchester United), Nicolas Otamendi (Benfica), Leonardo Balerdi (Marseille), Cristian Romero (Tottenham Hotspur), Facundo Medina (Marseille), Nicolas Tagliafico (Lyon).
• Midfielders: Leandro Paredes (Boca Juniors), Rodrigo de Paul (Inter Miami), Exequiel Palacios (Bayer Leverkusen), Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea), Alex Mac Allister (Liverpool), Giovani Lo Celso (Real Betis), Valentin Barco (Strasbourg).
• Forwards: Lionel Messi (Inter Miami), Nicolas Paz (Como), Thiago Almada (Atletico Madrid), Giuliano Simeone (Atletico Madrid), Lautaro Martinez (Inter), Jose Manuel Lopez (Palmeiras), Julian Alvarez (Atletico Madrid), Nico Gonzalez (Atletico Madrid).

2. Spain National Soccer Team

Spain FIFA ranking Points: 1873.01

Spain dropped to 2nd place in the official FIFA World Rankings after being held to a 1-1 draw by Iraq in the June 2026 Friendly. Recently surpassed Argentina after impressive showings in the 2026 FIFA World Cup UEFA qualifiers, beating Bulgaria and Turkey in September, and securing the top spot in their European qualification group.

They had impressive wins from September to November, but with two draws in their last three matches, the team slipped to second place.

Spain is crowned Euro 2024 winners after a pulsating 2-1 victory over England at Olympiastadion and also emerged victorious in the 2024 men’s Olympic football tournament, beating hosts France 5-3 in the final.

Current Spain squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

• Goalkeepers: Unai Simón (Athletic Bilbao), David Raya (Arsenal), Joan Garcia (Barcelona)
• Defenders: Aymeric Laporte (Athletic Bilbao), Marc Cucurella (Chelsea), Marcos Llorente (Atlético Madrid), Eric García (Barcelona), Pedro Porro (Tottenham Hotspur), Álex Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen), Pau Cubarsí (Barcelona), Marc Pubill (Atlético Madrid)
• Midfielders: Rodri (Manchester City, captain), Mikel Merino (Arsenal), Fabián Ruiz (Paris Saint-Germain), Pedri (Barcelona), Gavi (Barcelona), Martín Zubimendi (Arsenal), Álex Baena (Atlético Madrid)
• Forwards: Ferran Torres (Barcelona), Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad), Dani Olmo (Barcelona), Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao), Lamine Yamal (Barcelona), Yéremy Pino (Crystal Palace), Borja Iglesias (Celta Vigo), Víctor Muñoz (Osasuna)

3. France National Soccer Team

France FIFA ranking Points: 1869.43

France recently slipped from the top spot in the official FIFA rankings to second place, trailing Argentina. This shift followed recent inconsistencies, including a surprising 2-1 defeat to the Ivory Coast in their June international friendly warm-up.

The team features world-class players, including Kylian Mbappé, who plays for Real Madrid, which holds the top position in the FIFA Club World ranking and a strong supporting cast.

Current France squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

• Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan (Milan), Brice Samba (Rennes), Robin Risser (Lens)
• Defenders: Lucas Digne (Aston Villa), Jules Koundé (Barcelona), Théo Hernandez (Al-Hilal), Lucas Hernandez (Paris Saint-Germain), Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich), William Saliba (Arsenal), Ibrahima Konaté (Liverpool), Malo Gusto (Chelsea), Maxence Lacroix (Crystal Palace)
• Midfielders: N’Golo Kanté (Fenerbahçe), Adrien Rabiot (Milan), Aurélien Tchouaméni (Real Madrid), Manu Koné (Roma), Warren Zaïre-Emery (Paris Saint-Germain)
• Forwards: Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid, captain), Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain), Marcus Thuram (Inter Milan), Bradley Barcola (Paris Saint-Germain), Michael Olise (Bayern Munich), Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco), Désiré Doué (Paris Saint-Germain), Rayan Cherki (Manchester City), Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace)

4. England National Soccer Team

England FIFA Ranking Points: 1825.97

England maintains fourth position despite a challenging period under new manager Thomas Tuchel. The team is currently qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Albania, Latvia, and Andorra.

This generation of elite club talent has finally grown into a credible international force, with areas for improvement highlighted under Harry Kane’s leadership. England has already unveiled their 2026 FIFA World Cup squad.

Current England squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

• Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford (Everton), Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), James Trafford (Manchester City)
• Defenders: John Stones (Manchester City), Marc Guéhi (Manchester City), Reece James (Chelsea), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), Dan Burn (Newcastle United), Tino Livramento (Newcastle United), Djed Spence (Tottenham Hotspur), Nico O’Reilly (Manchester City), Jarell Quansah (Bayer Leverkusen)
• Midfielders: Jordan Henderson (Brentford), Declan Rice (Arsenal), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa), Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United), Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest)
• Forwards: Harry Kane (Bayern Munich, captain), Marcus Rashford (Barcelona), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United), Eberechi Eze (Arsenal), Noni Madueke (Arsenal), Ivan Toney (Al-Ahli)

5. Portugal National Soccer Team

Portugal FIFA Ranking Points: 1763.83

Portugal holds fifth place under manager Roberto Martínez. Cristiano Ronaldo continues to captain the team as they compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup UEFA qualifiers. The winner of the UEFA Nations League’s next target is the World Cup 2026. The team won their last match against the USMNT during the March friendly window.

The team blends seasoned experience with exciting young talent, keeping Portugal among the top-tier teams in the world.

Current Portugal squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

• Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa (Porto), José Sá (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Rui Silva (Sporting CP)
• Defenders: Rúben Dias (Manchester City), João Cancelo (Barcelona), Nélson Semedo (Fenerbahçe), Nuno Mendes (Paris Saint-Germain), Diogo Dalot (Manchester United), Gonçalo Inácio (Sporting CP), Matheus Nunes (Manchester City), Renato Veiga (Villarreal), Tomás Araújo (Benfica)
• Midfielders: Bernardo Silva (Manchester City), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Rúben Neves (Al-Hilal), Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain), João Neves (Paris Saint-Germain), Samú Costa (Mallorca)
• Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr, captain), João Félix (Al-Nassr), Rafael Leão (Milan), Gonçalo Guedes (Real Sociedad), Gonçalo Ramos (Paris Saint-Germain), Pedro Neto (Chelsea), Francisco Trincão (Sporting CP), Francisco Conceição (Juventus)

6. Brazil National Soccer Team

Brazil FIFA Ranking Points: 1762.66

Brazil slipped into the top five under new manager Carlo Ancelotti. The Seleção currently sits Sixth in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying standings and continues its quest to return to World Cup glory.

The team features a mix of established stars and exciting young talents as they build toward the 2026 tournament.

Current Brazil squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

• Goalkeepers: Alisson (Liverpool), Ederson (Fenerbahce), Weverton (Gremio). 
• Defenders: Alex Sandro, Danilo, Leo Pereira (Flamengo), Bremer (Juventus), Ibanez (Al-Ahli), Wesley (Roma), Marquinhos (Paris St-Germain), Gabriel (Arsenal), Douglas Santos (Zenit St. Petersburg). 
• Midfielders: Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle), Casemiro (Manchester United), Danilo Santos (Botafogo), Fabinho (Al-Ittihad), Lucas Paqueta (Flamengo). 
• Forwards: Endrick (Lyon), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal), Igor Thiago (Brentford), Matheus Cunha (Manchester United), Raphinha (Barcelona), Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid), Luiz Henrique (Zenit St. Petersburg), Neymar (Santos), Rayan (Bournemouth).

7. Morocco National Soccer Team

Morocco FIFA Ranking Points: 1756.94

Morocco sits among the world’s top sides after a strong run in recent tournaments, combining defensive solidity with pace on the wings.

The Atlas Lions reached the Africa Cup of Nations final and have maintained consistent form through qualifying and friendlies under manager Walid Regragui. Morocco is now one of Africa’s highest-ranked teams and a serious contender heading into global tournaments.

Current Morocco squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

• Goalkeepers: Yassine Bounou (Al-Hilal), Munir Mohamedi (RS Berkane), Ahmed Reda Tagnaouti (AS FAR)
• Defenders: Achraf Hakimi (Paris Saint-Germain, captain), Nayef Aguerd (Marseille), Noussair Mazraoui (Manchester United), Youssef Belammari (Al Ahly), Anass Salah-Eddine (PSV Eindhoven), Chadi Riad (Crystal Palace), Issa Diop (Fulham), Zakaria El Ouahdi (Genk), Redouane Halhal (Mechelen)
• Midfielders: Sofyan Amrabat (Real Betis), Azzedine Ounahi (Girona), Bilal El Khannouss (VfB Stuttgart), Ismael Saibari (PSV Eindhoven), Neil El Aynaoui (Roma), Samir El Mourabet (Strasbourg), Ayyoub Bouaddi (Lille)
• Forwards: Ayoub El Kaabi (Olympiacos), Abde Ezzalzouli (Real Betis), Soufiane Rahimi (Al Ain), Brahim Díaz (Real Madrid), Chemsdine Talbi (Sunderland), Gessime Yassine (Strasbourg), Ayoube Amaimouni (Eintracht Frankfurt)

8. Netherlands National Soccer Team

Netherlands FIFA Ranking Points: 1757.87

The Netherlands men’s national football team heads into the 2026 World Cup ranked 7th in the FIFA Men’s World Ranking, climbing the standings instead of falling.

The Oranje continue to be a competitive force in international football, with strong performances in European competitions and World Cup qualifiers.

Current Netherlands squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

• Goalkeepers: Bart Verbruggen (Brighton & Hove Albion), Mark Flekken (Bayer Leverkusen), Robin Roefs (Sunderland)
• Defenders: Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool, captain), Denzel Dumfries (Inter Milan), Nathan Aké (Manchester City), Jurriën Timber (Arsenal), Micky van de Ven (Tottenham Hotspur), Jan Paul van Hecke (Brighton & Hove Albion), Jorrel Hato (Chelsea)
• Midfielders: Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona), Marten de Roon (Atalanta), Tijjani Reijnders (Manchester City), Teun Koopmeiners (Juventus), Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool), Mats Wieffer (Brighton & Hove Albion), Quinten Timber (Marseille), Guus Til (PSV Eindhoven), Crysencio Summerville (West Ham United)
• Forwards: Memphis Depay (Corinthians), Wout Weghorst (Ajax), Donyell Malen (Roma), Cody Gakpo (Liverpool), Noa Lang (Galatasaray), Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth), Brian Brobbey (Sunderland)

9. Belgium National Soccer Team

Belgium FIFA Ranking Points: 1742.24

Belgium firmly holds its top-10 standing in the FIFA Men’s World Ranking despite recent disappointments. Ranked 9th, the Red Devils are relying on a blend of seasoned veterans and fresh talent for their 2026 campaign

The Red Devils continue their transition under new leadership, working to rebuild their squad for future competitions while maintaining their place among the world’s top teams.

Belgium’s current squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

• Goalkeepers: Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid), Senne Lammens (Manchester United), Mike Penders (Strasbourg)
• Defenders: Thomas Meunier (Lille), Timothy Castagne (Fulham), Arthur Theate (Eintracht Frankfurt), Zeno Debast (Sporting CP), Maxim De Cuyper (Brighton & Hove Albion), Brandon Mechele (Club Brugge), Koni De Winter (Milan), Joaquin Seys (Club Brugge), Nathan Ngoy (Lille)
• Midfielders: Axel Witsel (Girona), Kevin De Bruyne (Napoli), Youri Tielemans (Aston Villa, captain), Hans Vanaken (Club Brugge), Amadou Onana (Aston Villa), Nicolas Raskin (Rangers)
• Forwards: Romelu Lukaku (Napoli), Leandro Trossard (Arsenal), Jérémy Doku (Manchester City), Dodi Lukébakio (Benfica), Charles De Ketelaere (Atalanta), Alexis Saelemaekers (Milan), Diego Moreira (Strasbourg), Matias Fernandez-Pardo (Lille)

FIFA Men’s World Ranking Chart June 2026

Here is the latest FIFA Men’s World Ranking 2026 List update. The list was updated on June 6, 2026, and the Next update will be available on 10 July 2026.

• Biggest climber – Vietnam (9 Up – 99th position)
• Most points scored – Vietnam (+36.17)
• New highest rank – Kosovo (78th)
• Biggest drop – Malaysia (17 down – 138th position)
• Most points lost – Malaysia (-59.67)

FIFA Soccer Men’s World Ranking Points June 2026