FIFA live rankings: Spain rise to world no 1 after World Cup final victory

Spain has ascended to the pinnacle of FIFA's unofficial live world rankings following their triumphant victory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Spanish national team secured their second World Cup title by defeating Argentina 1-0 in a closely contested final that went into extra time.

Ferran Torres netted the crucial goal in the 106th minute, denying Lionel Messi a second consecutive World Cup title to cap his international career. Spain's dominance was evident throughout the match, as Argentina failed to register a single shot on target during the entire 120 minutes of play. This victory marks a significant achievement for Spanish football.

Following the final, Spain now leads the live standings with 1,995.88 points, gaining 30.27 points from their World Cup campaign. The defeated finalists, Argentina, have dropped to second place with 1,970.37 points. These rankings are live calculations and will remain unofficial until FIFA releases its next official Men's World Ranking.

In other movements within the top tier, France maintained their third position with 1,948.97 points despite losing to England in the third-place playoff. England secured fourth place, earning 1,922.83 points after their victory. Brazil remained in fifth place with 1,804.92 points, even after their unexpected quarter-final exit against Norway.