Argentina ranks first in FIFA's June rankings ahead of World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 1:23 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
The 2026 World Cup has begun, coinciding with FIFA's updated world rankings. Defending champions Argentina lead the rankings, moving up to the No. 1 spot, while Spain holds No. 2 and France drops to No. 3. The United States has fallen to No. 17. These rankings serve as a tiebreaker during the tournament's group play. Teams will look to secure advantageous positions as the matches progress.
- •Argentina is ranked No. 1 after moving up two spots.
- •Spain remains at No. 2 and France falls to No. 3.
- •The United States is now ranked No. 17 globally.
- •Rankings will be used as tiebreakers in group play.
- •The World Cup features 48 teams this year.
- 1:23 PMYahoo Sports — Every 2026 World Cup team ranked, according to FIFA
"FIFA rankings are officially out with World Cup play underway. Here's the latest order for all 48 teams.
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