The FIFA World Rankings for July 2026 confirm Spain as world No. 1 in both men’s and women’s football after winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Allsportspk delivers the latest FIFA Rankings top 5 for men and women, key milestones, and how the ranking system works.
Issued by: FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking for men | FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking for women
FIFA World Rankings: Men’s Top 5 for 20 July 2026
Spain regained the No. 1 spot in the FIFA World Rankings after defeating Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup Final on 19 July 2026. La Roja now lead with 1995.88 points, their first time at No. 1 since April 2026.
| Rank | Name | Points | Notable Shifts in FIFA World Rankings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 1995.88 | Climbed to No. 1 after World Cup title |
| 2 | Argentina | 1970.37 | Dropped to No. 2 after World Cup Final loss |
| 3 | France | 1948.97 | Remained No. 3 after 3rd-place finish |
| 4 | England | 1922.83 | Beat France 6-4 in third-place playoff |
| 5 | Brazil | 1804.92 | Climbed 1 spot after Round of 16 exit |
FIFA World Rankings: Women’s Top 5 for 16 June 2026
Spain also tops the women’s FIFA World Rankings with 2105.36 points, holding No. 1 ahead of the USA. The next official update is 20 October 2026.
| Rank | Name | Points | Notable Note in FIFA World Rankings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 2105.36 | Top ranked, +22.28 points in June window |
| 2 | USA | 2057.92 | Defending Olympic champions |
| 3 | Germany | 2028.99 | Up 1 place from April 2026 |
| 4 | England | 2027.13 | Up 1 place, W L in June window |
| 5 | Japan | 1998.83 | L W in June window |
Key Highlights from This Week’s FIFA World Rankings
- Spain Completes Historic Double in FIFA World Rankings
Both No. 1 teams in the FIFA World Rankings are Spain — men after the 2026 World Cup win and women since June. This is the first time one nation leads both rankings simultaneously since 2010. - Argentina’s “No. 1 Curse” Continues in FIFA World Rankings
No team that entered a World Cup as No. 1 in the FIFA World Rankings has ever won it. Argentina entered No. 1 and lost the final, dropping to No. 2. - Biggest Climbers in FIFA World Rankings
Men: Norway jumped 12 places to No. 19. Women: Moldova climbed 14 places, Republic of Ireland reached a new high of 21st. - Co-hosts Return to Men’s FIFA World Rankings Top 10
Mexico re-entered the men’s top 10 at No. 10, up 4 places, for the first time since March 2022.
Why You Can’t Compare Men’s and Women’s FIFA World Rankings Directly
The men’s and women’s FIFA World Rankings use the same SUM algorithm since 2018, but points are not interchangeable because they are calculated within separate pools. Spain men’s 1995.88 points cannot be matched 1:1 with Spain women’s 2105.36 points.
FIFA World Rankings System: Quick Overview for New Fans
The FIFA World Rankings for men started in December 1992. The women’s version launched in 2003. Teams gain or lose points based on match results, importance of the match, opponent strength, and regional strength. Both update after every FIFA international window.
Official Links for Complete FIFA World Rankings
Men’s FIFA Ranking – full rankings: https://inside.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/men
Women’s FIFA Ranking – full rankings: https://inside.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/women
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