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The latest FIFA ranking, released after the 2026 World Cup, sees Spain rise to first place following their 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in the final. Argentina drops to second, while France and England hold third and fourth. Portugal falls two places to seventh, overtaken by Brazil (5th) and Morocco (6th). Belgium and the Netherlands swap 8th and 9th positions, and Germany exits the top 10, replaced by co-host Mexico at 10th. Cape Verde, making its World Cup debut and reaching the round of 32, climbs three spots to 63rd, remaining the second-best Portuguese-speaking nation after Brazil. The ranking reflects results from the tournament hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
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The latest FIFA World Ranking, released today, sees Portugal fall from fifth to seventh place, while Spain has ascended to the number one position following their victory over Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final.
Portugal's Decline
The Portuguese national team, eliminated by Spain in the round of 16 of the World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, dropped two places compared to the previous update on June 11—the date the final phase of the tournament began.
Portugal was overtaken by Brazil (now fifth) and Morocco (now sixth). The last time the "quinas" team occupied seventh place was in April 2025.
Top 10 Shifts
Spain rose to the top of the rankings after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time in the 2026 World Cup final on Sunday. This result relegated the previous edition's winners to second place.
France and England hold third and fourth positions, respectively, having finished the competition in reverse order.
Other notable changes among the top 10 include:
- Belgium (eighth) and the Netherlands (ninth) swapped places.
- Germany, eliminated by Paraguay in the round of 32, dropped out of the top 10.
- Mexico, one of the tournament hosts, entered the top 10 in 10th place.
Portuguese-Speaking Nations
Cape Verde, competing in the World Cup final phase for the first time and reaching the round of 32, rose three places to 63rd. They remain the second-best Portuguese-speaking country, behind Brazil, but ahead of Angola (87th), Mozambique (103rd), Guinea-Bissau (132nd), Macau (193rd), São Tomé and Príncipe (195th), and Timor-Leste (201st).
FIFA Ranking (Top 10 and Portuguese-Speaking Nations)
Note: The figure in parentheses indicates the position in the previous update (June 11, 2026).
- (2) Spain – 1,995.88 points
- (1) Argentina – 1,970.37
- (3) France – 1,948.97
- (4) England – 1,922.83
- (6) Brazil – 1,804.92
- (7) Morocco – 1,803.99
- (5) PORTUGAL – 1,787.85
- (9) Belgium – 1,778.36
- (8) Netherlands – 1,775.54
- (14) Mexico – 1,754.30
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- (67) Cape Verde – 1,402.97
- (88) Angola – 1,265.58
- (103) Mozambique – 1,218.62
- (132) Guinea-Bissau – 1,108.38
- (193) Macau – 858.03
- (195) São Tomé and Príncipe – 855.44
- (201) Timor-Leste – 831.00
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