Back in the Top 50 and keeping their World Cup dreams alive, Paraguay's development efforts pay off

Paraguay last featured in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking Top 50 in July 2023. They also cemented their ambition to return to the World Cup for the first time since 2010.  APF Head of Development speaks about this.

Image > Players of Paraguay pose for a team photo prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers match vs Chile

Spain seize second spot in latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking™

Argentina (1st) remain top thanks to impressive wins away to Uruguay (1-0) and at home to Brazil (4-1), but the Albiceleste have new company, as Spain (2nd, up 1) took full advantage of France’s (3rd, down 1) slip-up in Croatia to secure second spot.

Spain's players celebrate

Gibraltar rock past multiple milestones in FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking™

A new name appeared in the December 2024 edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking™ as Gibraltar's arrival swelled the list of ranked international teams to 195.

Gibraltar's line-up v Faroe Islands

African delight and Japanese jump amid FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking™ highlights

The latest instalment of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking™ marks a number of milestones. 

Lilian Awuor, goalkeeper of Kenya celebrates victory with teammates during the 2026 Women's Africa Cup Of Nations Qualifier between Tunisia and Kenya

Nina Patalon and Poland climb to new heights 

Poland's landmark 2024 saw them book their place at UEFA Women's EURO 2025. Head coach Nina Patalon discusses how women's football is developing in her country

Nina Patalon of Poland gestures 

Tarciane looking ahead to FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027™ with As Canarinhas

Seleçao defender Tarciane talks with Inside FIFA after a big year for Brazil, who were selected as hosts for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup™.

Tarciane of Brazil looks on

Annual FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking™ glee for Argentina and Angola

Just as they did in 2023, Argentina (1st) sign off for the year in top spot, with France (2nd) and Spain (3rd) joining them on the podium.

Zini of Angola celebrates

USWNT end year as No.1 in FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking

 Almost four months have passed since the last edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking, during which time 176 internationals have been played. 

Lynn Williams #6, Emma Sears #26, and Mallory Swanson #9 of United States celebrate 

Nip and tuck at the top while Niger hit the heights

This month’s international action featured no fewer than 192 encounters providing a major impact across the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking where Canada, Kosovo and Comoros reached new heights while Niger were the biggest movers. 

Oumar Sako of Niger (L) celebrates with teammate Boubacar Djibrill Goumey

FIFA Support Helps Botswana, Comoros and Angola climb the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking

October witnessed outstanding performances from three African teams in the qualifiers for the next CAF Africa Cup of Nations, which will take place in Morocco from December 21 2025, to January 12 2026. 

Botswana's players pose for a team photo

Argentina still top FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking™, Comoros continue climb

Thirty-two qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 26™, 47 for the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025, 79 Nations League matches and 17 friendlies were played during the recent international window.

Comoros celebrate victory 

Victory, history and hope for San Marino

San Marino beat Liechtenstein 1-0 on 5 September, marking a historic victory. La Serenissima have now ended a run of 140 games without a win. A promising victory for the team ranked last in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Rankings

Nicko Sensoli celebrates his goal against Liechtenstein

San Marino buoyant as Brunei and Samoa soar

Bolivia, Samoa, Brunei Darussalam and San Marino make major strides

Muhammad Nurikhwan Bin Othman of Brunei Darussalam celebrates

Liechtenstein reach landmark with FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking

Liechtenstein have broken into the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking for first time.

Women's National Team of Liechtenstein

USA reclaim their crown

Twelve months after being ousted from the top of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking, the USA (1st, up 4) have made a triumphant return to the summit following their victorious Women’s Olympic Football Tournament 2024 campaign.

USA midfielder Korbin Albert celebrates with teammates

Katerina Mileska, passion at the heart of the transmission process

“More women, more goals” is the slogan for the women's football development programme launched in 2021 by the Football Federation of North Macedonia. Three years on, their progress is clear to see.

Katerina Mileska of North Macedonia

Argentina rule the roost

Three continental competitions and a plethora of international friendlies during June and July generated plenty of movement in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking. 

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FIFA Forward a “key factor in the survival of Liberia football”

The latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking has been released with Liberia the biggest riser in the recent update. The upturn in fortune follows significant investment in football from the Liberia Football Association and the FIFA Forward programme.

Mohammed Sangare of Liberia celebrates

Top three unchanged while Liberia make strides

There has been no shortage of international action since the previous edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking was published in April, and the throng of changes in the latest standings therefore come as no surprise.

Liberia - Ranking Top picture

Iraqi women's football continues its transformation    

Iraq is the latest country to be included in the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking. The Middle Eastern nation has made great efforts to develop the discipline.  FIFA Forward has played its part in the process.

Iraq women's national football team walks into the pitch

Spain stay top, France leapfrog England into second

Nearly three months have gone by since the FIFA/Cola-Cola Women's World Ranking was last published, and no fewer than 154 international football matches have been played during that timeframe. 

France's defender #03 Wendie Renard celebrates

Indonesian football is making good progress

Between November and December 2023, Indonesia hosted the FIFA U-17 World Cup™ and in the latest men’s FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, Indonesia were the team with the biggest rise in places and points.

Indonesia players celebrate the team's 3-0 victory in the FIFA World Cup Asian second qualifier Group F match between Vietnam and Indonesia at My Dinh National Stadium on March 26, 2024 in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Belgium on the podium, Qatar and Comoros on the march

A total of 174 matches, spanning all four corners of the globe, were played during the most recent window in the Men’s International Match Calendar with these matches having a significant effect on the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking.

Youri Tielemans of Belgium celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the international friendly match between England and Belgium at Wembley Stadium on March 26, 2024 in London, England.

Women’s game on the rise in Oceania’s football hotbed

An enhanced OFC Women's Champions League underlines growth across the Pacific in women's football, a fact that is particularly true for host nation Solomon Islands where there is a rare passion for football. 

Solomon Islands' Henderson Eels at the 2024 OFC Women's Champions League

Spain soaring, Solomon Islands climbing

Spain consolidate top spot in FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking

Spain's forward #08 Mariona Caldentey celebrates with teammates 

Lofty ambitions send Tajikistan into top 100 of global ranking

Tajikistan will have been over the moon to see their exploits on Qatari soil reflected in February’s edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking

Tajikistan - Asian Cup 2023

African and Asian teams grab the headlines in latest world ranking

Although it is a case of as you were amongst the ten teams that lead the way in the latest edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking, there is plenty of movement further down the standings following the CAF Africa Cup of Nations and AFC Asian Cup.

Côte d'Ivoire lifting the AFCON trophy

Panama headline movers and shakers of 2023 men's world ranking

With only a few days left until the end of 2023, it's inevitable to look back to see the progress of men's world football in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking.

Panama v Morocco - Group A: FIFA U-17 World Cup

Argentina peerless, Panama buoyant

Last FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking of year largely unchanged

Panama's players celebrate

FIFA support helps Pacific nations return to international stage

American Samoa, Samoa and Tonga all made a welcome return to the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking with the help of funding support from football's world governing body.

Solomon Islands fans celebrate during the 2023 Pacific Games

World champions Spain seize top spot from Swedes

Spaniards reach FIFA Women’s World Ranking summit for first time. Record number of teams (192) included in standings

Spain v Zambia: Group C - FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

Uruguay climb; Comoros reach new high in FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking

International matches were played all over the world in November 2023, with FIFA World Cup 26™ qualifiers taking place in Africa, Asia and South America. 

World Ranking > Darwin Nuñez and Facundo Pellistri celebrate

Argentina still in pole position, Venezuela back in top 50

165 international matches played in October. Change in the Top 10, but not on the podium.

Yeferson Soteldo of Venezuela celebrates

Argentina widen the gap while Guinea-Bissau, Aruba and Albania make headway

Following their 1-0 triumph over Ecuador and a 3-0 away success against Bolivia in their opening CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualifiers, Argentina (1st) tighten their grip at the summit of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking.

Albania's players celebrate

Sweden pip Spain to the summit

The recently concluded ninth edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ saw Spain rewrite the history books, with their maiden world crown also resulting in a stunning jump in the FIFA/Coca‑Cola Women’s World Ranking (2nd, up 4). 

Spain v Sweden: Semi Final - FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

Mexico closing in on the top ten

There are no changes at all in the top ten, which is made up solely of European and South American teams.

Mexico's goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa (C) celebrates his team's win

Argentina stay out front, Armenia and Kazakhstan on the move

Argentina still on top of FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking

Players from Kasakhstan celebrate

No change at the top, Bhutan on the up and up

World champions USA stay top of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking with no changes in the top ten ahead of the 2023 FIFA World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™

Bhutan midfielder Pema Choden Tshering # 6 in action in an international match against Nepal

Argentina return to summit

Six years after last topping the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, Argentina are once again at the summit of world football. Recent friendly wins against Panama and Curaçao helped the world champions dethrone Brazil.

Argentina v France: Final - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Historic moment for women’s football in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Arabia women’s national team are making history once more. The team have entered the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking for the first time.

Saudi Arabia listed for the first time in the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking

Leaders stand firm, fresh faces join the fray

USA retain first place in the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking but Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia are included in World Ranking for first time

World Ranking Updates