Spain remained the top nation in the FIFA men’s world year end rankings.
There were few changes from the November rankings as Spain maintained number one spot with Argentina in two, ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Spain won the UEFA World Cup Group E qualifying and will meet Uruguay, Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde in Group H at the 2026 tournament co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
World top ten
Spain, Argentina, France, England, Brazil, Portugal, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Croatia.
Morocco top the African continent; a position they have maintained all year. The Atlas Lions are favourites to win the 2025 African Cup of Nations which kicked off on Sunday with the hosts beating Comoros 2-0.
African top ten Morocco (11), Senegal (19) Algeria (34) Egypt (35) Nigeria (39) Tunisia (41) Côte d’Ivoire (42) Mali (53) Congo DR (56) Cameroon (57)
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