The FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking as of the latest November update shows significant reshuffling at the top, with major World Cup qualifiers influencing team positions. The FIFA Men’s World Ranking November 2025 brings significant changes to the soccer world.
Keep an eye out for regular updates as national teams compete for higher spots in the FIFA World Rankings.
Spain’s ascent to the top position marks its second spell at #1, having previously led the rankings for 1,998 days.
Spain joins an elite group of eight nations that have held the top ranking: Brazil (5,070 days), Spain (1,998 days), Argentina (1,666 days), Belgium (1,442 days), Germany (1,148 days), France (483 days), Italy (188 days), and the Netherlands (28 days).
Current Top 10 FIFA Men’s World Ranking in November 2025
Table of Contents
| Rank | Team | Points | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 1880.76 | — |
| 2 | Argentina | 1872.43 | ↑1 |
| 3 | France | 1862.71 | ↓1 |
| 4 | England | 1824.30 | — |
| 5 | Portugal | 1778.00 | — |
| 6 | Netherlands | 1759.96 | ↑1 |
| 7 | Brazil | 1758.85 | ↓1 |
| 8 | Belgium | 1740.01 | — |
| 9 | Italy | 1717.15 | ↑1 |
| 10 | Germany | 1713.30 | ↑2 |
Men’s World Ranking Key Changes & Highlights
Spain Claims Top Spot
Spain has cemented their position at #1 with 1880.76 points following their impressive performances in the UEFA Nations League finals and dominant World Cup qualifier runs. Their back-to-back victories have strengthened their grip on the top position, which they seized in September 2025 when they ended Argentina’s reign that had lasted since April 2023.
Argentina Surges Back to Second
The 2022 FIFA World Cup champions Argentina have leapfrogged France to reclaim second place with 1872.43 points. Their strong World Cup qualifying campaign has propelled them back into immediate contention with Spain, sitting just 8.33 points behind.
Germany Returns to Top 10
Germany has reclaimed their place in the top 10 rankings at #10 (up 2 positions) after a brief absence. Their resurgence comes after solid performances in World Cup qualifying matches, displacing Croatia, which dropped to 11th place.
Notable Movers
Biggest Climbers:
- Faroe Islands (up 9 ranks) – An impressive 37.95 points gain following their shock victory over Czechia in qualifying
- Lesotho (up 9 ranks)
- Niger (up 9 ranks)
- Kosovo reached historic highs at 84th (up 7 ranks)
Biggest Fallers:
- Greece (down 8 ranks)
- Sweden (down 8 ranks) – Lost 27.63 points following qualifying defeats
Top 20 Rankings
| Rank | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Croatia | 1710.15 |
| 12 | Morocco | 1710.11 |
| 13 | Colombia | 1695.72 |
| 14 | Mexico | 1682.52 |
| 15 | Uruguay | 1677.57 |
| 16 | United States | 1673.49 |
| 17 | Switzerland | 1653.32 |
| 18 | Senegal | 1650.61 |
| 19 | Japan | 1645.34 |
| 20 | Denmark | 1641.02 |
Continental Leaders in the FIFA ranking
- Africa (CAF): Morocco (12th globally)
- Asia (AFC): Japan (19th globally)
- South America (CONMEBOL): Argentina (2nd globally)
- North/Central America (CONCACAF): Mexico (14th globally)
- Oceania (OFC): New Zealand
When is the next scheduled update for the FIFA Men’s World Ranking?
The next FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking update is scheduled for November 21, 2025.
This update will reflect the final round of UEFA World Cup qualifiers in November and other confederation matches, potentially triggering further significant changes in team positions as European nations secure automatic qualification and playoff races intensify.
