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Spain regains FIFA ranking lead after winning World Cup

From El Nacional · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News From a news agency Outcome reported
  • Spain has reclaimed the top spot in the FIFA world rankings after winning the 2026 World Cup.
  • Argentina, the previous number one, drops to second place following their loss in the final.
  • The latest rankings reflect significant shifts among top teams due to the tournament's outcomes.

Spain has ascended to the pinnacle of international football, reclaiming the No. 1 position in the FIFA world rankings following their triumphant victory in the 2026 World Cup. This marks Spain's second World Cup title.

The Spanish national team, "La Roja," had previously held the top spot before slipping out of it in April. Their recent success in the tournament, where they defeated Argentina 1-0 in the final held at MetLife Stadium in New York, has propelled them back to the summit.

Argentina, having lost the final, now sits in second place, just 25 points behind Spain. France rounds out the top three. The World Cup's conclusion has caused considerable movement throughout the Top 10, with Brazil, Morocco, and Belgium each gaining a position, while Portugal and the Netherlands have fallen.

Other notable movers include Mexico, which entered the top ten, and Switzerland and Norway, who saw significant jumps after reaching the quarterfinals. Conversely, Tunisia experienced the largest drop, falling 12 places after losing all their matches.

The new #FIFAWorldCup champions sit atop of the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking 🇪🇸🏆

— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup)A social media post announcing Spain's return to the top of the FIFA rankings.
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Originally published by El Nacional in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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