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FIFA ranks national teams ahead of the 2026 World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 12:08 PM

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

FIFA ranks national teams ahead of the 2026 World Cup
Summary

The FIFA Men's world rankings determine the order of national teams ahead of the 2026 World Cup. France currently leads the rankings, followed by Spain and Argentina. The rankings, first introduced in 1992, utilize an Elo rating system that adjusts points based on match importance and difficulty of opponents. Of the 48 nations competing, 40 are ranked in the top 48, with England at fourth. The full ranking includes co-hosts Mexico, the United States, and Canada, all within the top 30.

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By the Numbers
  • •France is ranked first in the FIFA Men's world rankings.
  • •40 out of 48 nations in the World Cup are ranked in the top 48.
  • •England is ranked fourth, ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
  • •Mexico, the USA, and Canada are ranked within the top 30.
  • •New Zealand is the lowest-ranked nation at 85th.
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  • 12:08 PMYahoo Sports — How are the Fifa world rankings decided?
  • 12:08 PMBBC Football — How are the Fifa world rankings decided?
What they're saying
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BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains how the men's Fifa world rankings are calculated

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BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains how the men's Fifa world rankings are calculated

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