FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ runners-up lead for the first time since September 2018
Spain and Argentina drop down to second and third place, respectively
Plenty of movers and shakers among the top 50
The first period in which the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking has been updated in real time during national team matches has brought a raft of changes to the standings. A total of 166 men’s internationals have been played since the last update, capped by blockbuster battles in the race for the final spots at the FIFA World Cup 2026™.