Spain leads the FIFA Men’s Soccer World Rankings as of November 2025, maintaining its first position, and Argentina is in 2nd position as world champions with 1873.33 points, while France completes the top three. The rankings showcase a strong European dominance with 26 UEFA teams featured in the top 50 Soccer nations, followed by South America’s CONMEBOL with 8 teams.
Now, all the top FIFA Men’s Soccer teams are playing 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The next 2025 FIFA Men’s Soccer World Rankings update will be available in March 2026. The November window for the current World Cup qualification matches wrapped up on 18 November 2025, with 42 teams already qualified after this round.
FIFA Men’s Soccer World Rankings
The world’s elite soccer nations demonstrate the competitive balance at the international level, with minimal point differences separating the top contenders:
Top 10 FIFA Rankings (November 2025)
| Rank | Team | Points | Confederation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 1877.18 | UEFA |
| 2 | Argentina | 1873.33 | CONMEBOL |
| 3 | France | 1870 | UEFA |
| 4 | England | 1834.12 | UEFA |
| 5 | Brazil | 1760.46 | CONMEBOL |
| 6 | Portugal | 1760.38 | UEFA |
| 7 | Netherlands | 1756.27 | UEFA |
| 8 | Belgium | 1730.71 | UEFA |
| 9 | Germany | 1724.15 | UEFA |
| 10 | Croatia | 1716.88 | UEFA |
1. Spain (1877.18 points)
Spain has risen to #1 in the FIFA Men’s World Ranking for the first time since 2014. They claimed the top spot following their impressive run in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, overtaking long-time holders Argentina and France.
European champions Spain gained significant ground with a +8.28-point increase, securing First place following their successful run to the Nations League final.
Spain claimed its record fourth European Championship title in 2024, making it the reigning European champion. Spain has already qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
2. Argentina (1873.33 points)
Argentina is currently ranked 2nd in the FIFA Men’s World Ranking with 1873.33 points, placing them just behind Spain.
Despite slipping from the top spot, they remain one of the benchmark national teams due to consistent performances in World Cup qualifiers and recent international matches.
3. France (1870 points)
France currently ranks 3rd in the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings, reaffirming their status as one of the world’s elite national teams.
Under Didier Deschamps, Les Bleus maintain a powerful blend of experience and youth, led by stars like Kylian Mbappé, Antoine Griezmann, and Aurélien Tchouaméni.
With their consistency in major tournaments, France remains a strong contender for upcoming international titles.
4. England (1834.12 points)
The England national football team is currently ranked 4th in the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings, maintaining its status among the top five national teams globally. England has secured the World Cup final ticket.
Despite not yet capturing a major international title in recent years, they remain firmly among the global elite thanks to a strong pool of talent, consistent results in World Cup and European Championship qualifiers, and a blend of youth and experience driving forward.
Their high ranking reflects both past performances and an expectation of future success. England achieved their highest FIFA ranking of fourth place in December 1997 and continues to be among the world’s elite teams.
5. Brazil (1760.46 points)
The Brazil national football team is currently ranked 5th in the FIFA Men’s World Rankings, climbing into the top 5 position. The team has qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Renowned for their five World Cup titles and iconic style of play, Brazil remains among the elite, though recent inconsistencies and unexpected results have dampened expectations.
This marks Brazil’s lowest position in several years, reflecting recent inconsistent results and some surprising losses. The Seleção is the most successful nation in World Cup history with five titles (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002).
6. Portugal (1760.38 Points)
Portugal is currently 6th in the FIFA Men’s World Ranking with 1760.38 points, falling one spot in recent updates following their World Cup qualification.
Their strong performances lately have helped them edge past Brazil, solidifying their position among the top footballing nations. Portugal’s recent success has boosted its position, placing it just behind Brazil in the rankings.
7. Netherlands (1756.27 points)
The Netherlands national football team is currently ranked 7th in the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings.
They remain one of Europe’s most consistent top-10 teams, blending a rich footballing tradition with a squad featuring both experienced stars and exciting young talent.
8. Belgium (1730.71 points)
Belgium is currently ranked 8th in the FIFA Men’s World Rankings, sitting behind the Netherlands and ahead of Germany.
Despite recent ups and downs, their strong past performances and a solid squad still keep them among the top international sides.
9. Germany (1724.15 points)
Germany currently sits 9th in the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings, reflecting a period of transition for the four-time World Cup champions.
Under new management and with a blend of experienced stars and emerging young talent, Die Mannschaft are rebuilding their consistency ahead of major tournaments.
Despite the drop from their traditional top-five standing, Germany remains one of the strongest and most technically disciplined teams in world football.
10. Croatia (1710.15 points)
The Croatia national football team is currently ranked 10th in the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings.
Despite falling just outside the top 10, Croatia continues to punch above their weight with deep tournament runs (including a World Cup Final finish in 2018) and remains among Europe’s most consistent squads.
Top 50 FIFA Men’s Soccer World Rankings Teams (November 2025)
The latest FIFA Men’s Soccer World Rankings (Nov. 29, 2025) underline UEFA’s clear dominance – 26 of the top 50 teams come from Europe, followed by CONMEBOL (8), CAF (7), CONCACAF (5), and the AFC (4).
Notable nations sitting between 11–20 include Morocco (11th), Italy (12th), Colombia (13th), USA (14th), and Mexico (15th), reflecting recent international results and movements in the November ranking update.
Spain leads the list at the top, with Argentina, France, England, and Brazil close behind — a useful snapshot for seeding and form heading into the 2026 World Cup.
The top three teams in the CONCACAF National Men’s rankings are Mexico, the United States, and Canada, all of which are co-hosts for the upcoming World Cup.
| Rank | Team | Points | Confederation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 1877.18 | UEFA |
| 2 | Argentina | 1873.33 | CONMEBOL |
| 3 | France | 1870.00 | UEFA |
| 4 | England | 1834.12 | UEFA |
| 5 | Brazil | 1760.46 | CONMEBOL |
| 6 | Portugal | 1760.38 | UEFA |
| 7 | Netherlands | 1756.27 | UEFA |
| 8 | Belgium | 1730.71 | UEFA |
| 9 | Germany | 1724.15 | UEFA |
| 10 | Croatia | 1716.88 | UEFA |
| 11 | Morocco | 1713.12 | CAF |
| 12 | Italy | 1702.06 | UEFA |
| 13 | Colombia | 1701.30 | CONMEBOL |
| 14 | USA | 1681.88 | CONCACAF |
| 15 | Mexico | 1675.75 | CONCACAF |
| 16 | Uruguay | 1672.62 | CONMEBOL |
| 17 | Switzerland | 1654.69 | UEFA |
| 18 | Japan | 1650.12 | AFC |
| 19 | Senegal | 1648.07 | CAF |
| 20 | IR Iran | 1617.02 | AFC |
| 21 | Denmark | 1616.75 | UEFA |
| 22 | Korea Republic | 1599.45 | AFC |
| 23 | Ecuador | 1591.73 | CONMEBOL |
| 24 | Austria | 1585.51 | UEFA |
| 25 | Türkiye | 1582.69 | UEFA |
| 26 | Australia | 1574.01 | AFC |
| 27 | Canada | 1559.15 | CONCACAF |
| 28 | Ukraine | 1557.47 | UEFA |
| 29 | Norway | 1553.14 | UEFA |
| 30 | Panama | 1540.43 | CONCACAF |
| 31 | Poland | 1532.04 | UEFA |
| 32 | Wales | 1529.71 | UEFA |
| 33 | Russia | 1524.52 | UEFA |
| 34 | Egypt | 1520.68 | CAF |
| 35 | Algeria | 1516.37 | CAF |
| 36 | Scotland | 1506.77 | UEFA |
| 37 | Serbia | 1506.34 | UEFA |
| 38 | Nigeria | 1502.46 | CAF |
| 39 | Paraguay | 1501.50 | CONMEBOL |
| 40 | Tunisia | 1497.13 | CAF |
| 41 | Hungary | 1496.29 | UEFA |
| 42 | Côte d’Ivoire | 1489.59 | CAF |
Regional Breakdown
Major Movements:
Top 3 Battle: Spain maintains a slight point lead over Argentina, with France just 7.18 points behind in third place, making this the tightest competition at the top of the rankings.
UEFA Dominance: 25 of the top 50 teams are from UEFA, controlling the elite rankings with representatives in every top 20 position except for Colombia (CONMEBOL) at 13th.
Continental Distribution (Top 50):
- UEFA: 25 teams
- CONMEBOL: 7 teams
- CAF: 8 teams
- CONCACAF: 5 teams
- AFC: 5 teams
Notable Climbers:
- Ireland: ↑3 (1436.04 points) – +34.86
- Haiti: ↑4 (1294.49 points) – +26.17
- Kosovo: ↑4 (1308.84 points) –
+24.11 - Congo DR: ↑4 (1442.5 points) – +21.18
Ranking Methodology
FIFA uses the Elo Model to determine rankings, considering match results, opponent strength, match importance, and regional confederation strength.
Recent matches carry more weight, with results from the last 12 months counted in full, while older matches have diminishing impact. The system ensures competitive matches like the World Cup and continental championships carry greater significance than friendly matches.
Recent Changes and Future Updates
The latest 2025 rankings show Malta as the biggest climber, rising 5 positions to 161th in the 2025 FIFA Men’s Soccer World Rankings.
Italy is out of the top 10, while several teams experienced minor adjustments based on recent international performances. The next FIFA ranking update is scheduled for March 2026, following the international break, which is expected to bring significant changes across all levels. Ireland has earned the most points, and Kosovo has earned the highest rank, reaching 80th position (from 84th).
The current rankings reflect the competitive nature of international football, with minimal point differences between top teams creating an exciting landscape for upcoming tournaments and qualifiers.