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Spain takes top spot in FIFA rankings after World Cup victory

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 2:04 AM

Last updated Jul 21, 2026

Spain takes top spot in FIFA rankings after World Cup victory

Summary

Spain has claimed the top position in FIFA's world rankings following their 1-0 victory over Argentina in the World Cup final on July 18. This summer's tournament led to significant shifts in the rankings, with Norway advancing 12 places to 19th after reaching the quarter-finals. Switzerland also improved, moving up five spots to 15th. France remains third in the rankings, followed by England and Brazil, which has risen to fifth. Morocco now sits sixth, while Portugal drops to seventh. Co-hosts Mexico moved up four places into the top 10, and Germany fell to 12th after a disappointing tournament performance.

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By the Numbers

•Spain wins World Cup final 1-0 against Argentina on July 18.
•Norway rises 12 places to 19th after quarter-finals.
•Switzerland moves up five spots to 15th.
•France remains third, followed by England and Brazil.
•Germany drops to 12th after a poor tournament showing.

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2:04 AMYahoo Sports — World champions Spain top new FIFA rankings

What they're saying

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Spain have replaced Argentina at the top of FIFA's world rankings after their 1-0 win over the Albieleste in Sunday night's World Cup final. This summer's tournament has caused a shake up of the rankings, with Norway the biggest beneficiaries as they rose 12 places to 19th overall after reaching the last eight, while Switzerland are up five places to 15th after reaching the same stage.
— Yahoo Sports

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