Rafaelle: Rayssa Leal is an absolute inspiration for Brazil

Tokyo 2020

RIFU, MIYAGI, JAPAN - JULY 24: Babra Banda #11 of Team Zambia celebrates after scoring their side's third goal during the Women's First Round Group F match between China and Zambia on day one of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Miyagi Stadium on July 24, 2021 in Rifu, Miyagi, Japan. (Photo by Alex Livesey - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Women's Olympic Football Tournament Tokyo 2020

The stars illuminating Tokyo 2020

26 Jul 2021

SAPPORO, JAPAN - JULY 28: Luis Romo #7 of Team Mexico celebrates after scoring their side's second goal during the Men's First Round Group A match between South Africa and Mexico on day five of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Sapporo Dome on July 28, 2021 in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. (Photo by Masashi Hara/Getty Images)

Men's Olympic Football Tournament Tokyo 2020

Scoring sensations set up the last eight

28 Jul 2021

Players of Team New Zealand form a huddle after the Men's First Round Group B match between Romania and New Zealand on day five of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Sapporo Dome on July 28, 2021 in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. (Photo by Masashi Hara/Getty Images)

Men's Olympic Football Tournament Tokyo 2020

History-making Kiwis aim for greater heights

28 Jul 2021

LYON, FRANCE - JULY 07: Danielle Van De Donk of the Netherlands runs for the ball as Megan Rapinoe of the USA reacts during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Final match between The United States of America and The Netherlands at Stade de Lyon on July 07, 2019 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Marianna Massey - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Women's Olympic Football Tournament Tokyo 2020

Giants clash in quarter-final classics

29 Jul 2021

SAPPORO, JAPAN - JULY 24: Lucy Bronze #2 of Team Great Britain runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Yui Hasegawa #14 of Team Japan during the Women's First Round Group E match between Japan and Great Britain on day one of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Sapporo Dome on July 24, 2021 in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. (Photo by Masashi Hara/Getty Images)

Women's Olympic Football Tournament Tokyo 2020

Bronze with gold in her sights

27 Jul 2021

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RIFU, MIYAGI, JAPAN - JULY 27: Mina Tanaka #11 of Team Japan celebrates after scoring their side's first goal during the Women's Group E match between Chile and Japan on day four of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Miyagi Stadium on July 27, 2021 in Rifu, Miyagi, Japan. (Photo by Alex Livesey - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Women's Olympic Football Tournament Tokyo 2020

Favourites reach quarter-finals as Miedema breaks scoring record

RIFU, MIYAGI, JAPAN - JULY 27: Players of Team Chile stand for the national anthem prior to the Women's Group E match between Chile and Japan on day four of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Miyagi Stadium on July 27, 2021 in Rifu, Miyagi, Japan. (Photo by Alex Livesey - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Women's Olympic Football Tournament Tokyo 2020

Proud La Roja set their sights on future goals

Lina Hurtig #8 of Team Sweden scores their side's third goal past Alyssa Naeher #1 of Team United States during the Women's First Round Group G match between Sweden and United States during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Tokyo Stadium on July 21, 2021 in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan.

Men's Olympic Football Tournament Tokyo 2020

Analysing the Olympics’ attacking success stories

ORLANDO, FL - FEBRUARY 21: Rafaelle #4 of Brazil controls the ball against the United States during the SheBelieves Cup at Exploria Stadium on February 21, 2021 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images)

Women's Olympic Football Tournament Tokyo 2020

Rafaelle: Rayssa Leal is an absolute inspiration for Brazil

RIFU, MIYAGI, JAPAN - JULY 28: Ahmed Rayan #14 of Team Egypt celebrates after scoring their side's first goal during the Men's Group C match between Australia and Eygpt on day five of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Miyagi Stadium on July 28, 2021 in Rifu, Miyagi, Japan. (Photo by Alex Livesey - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Men's Olympic Football Tournament Tokyo 2020

Results: Men's Olympic Football Tournament

OKOHAMA, JAPAN - JULY 25: Ragnar Ache #6 of Team Germany celebrates after scoring their side's second goal during the Men's First Round Group D match between Saudi Arabia and Germany on day two of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at International Stadium Yokohama on July 25, 2021 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Men's Olympic Football Tournament Tokyo 2020

Excitement all the way in every group

Latest Tournament News

Frank Velasquez of El Salvador. (Photo courtesy of FESFUT)

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Russia 2021™

Velasquez, ten years on

26 Jul 2021

GUATEMALA CITY, GUATEMALA. May 7th: Milinton Tijerino #10 of Costa Rica during the Quarterfinals round match beetween Costa Rica vs Surinam as part of the 2021 Concacaf Futsal Championship held at the Domo Polideportivo, Guatemala City, Guatemala. (Photo: CONCACAF/STRAFFON IMAGES/NORVINMENDOZA/Mandatory Credit/Editorial Use/Not for Sale/Not Archive

FIFA Futsal World Cup Lithuania 2021™

Tijerino: I'm living a dream

18 Jul 2021

Head coach Oumar Sylla of Senegal takes with his players

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Russia 2021™

Oumar Sylla, African domination and global ambition

17 Jul 2021

SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: Dani Alves of Brazil sings the national anthem prior to the Copa America Brazil 2019 group A match between Peru and Brazil at Arena Corinthians on June 22, 2019 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images)

Men's Olympic Football Tournament Tokyo 2020

Daniel Alves: You get emotional thinking about the Olympics

2 Jul 2021

Coach, Talib Al Thanawi poses during the Oman team presentation prior to the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Paraguay 2019 on November 19, 2019 in Asuncion, Paraguay. (Photo by Hector Vivas - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Russia 2021™

Al Thanawi: Oman can be dark horses in Russia

14 Jul 2021

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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - JUNE 29: Goalkeeper Nery Pumpido and Diego Maradona of Argentina with the Trohpy after the World Cup final match between Argentina and Germany on June 29, 1986 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Bongarts/Getty Images)

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™

Pumpido: Argentina were a great team with a unique figure

ORLANDO, FL - FEBRUARY 21: Rafaelle #4 of Brazil controls the ball against the United States during the SheBelieves Cup at Exploria Stadium on February 21, 2021 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images)

Women's Olympic Football Tournament Tokyo 2020

Rafaelle: Rayssa Leal is an absolute inspiration for Brazil

LYON, FRANCE - JULY 07: Danielle Van De Donk of the Netherlands runs for the ball as Megan Rapinoe of the USA reacts during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Final match between The United States of America and The Netherlands at Stade de Lyon on July 07, 2019 in Lyon, France. (Photo by Marianna Massey - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Women's Olympic Football Tournament Tokyo 2020

Giants clash in quarter-final classics

SAPPORO, JAPAN - JULY 28: Luis Romo #7 of Team Mexico celebrates after scoring their side's second goal during the Men's First Round Group A match between South Africa and Mexico on day five of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Sapporo Dome on July 28, 2021 in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. (Photo by Masashi Hara/Getty Images)

Men's Olympic Football Tournament Tokyo 2020

Scoring sensations set up the last eight

Players of Team New Zealand form a huddle after the Men's First Round Group B match between Romania and New Zealand on day five of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Sapporo Dome on July 28, 2021 in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. (Photo by Masashi Hara/Getty Images)

Men's Olympic Football Tournament Tokyo 2020

History-making Kiwis aim for greater heights

SAPPORO, JAPAN - JULY 24: Lucy Bronze #2 of Team Great Britain runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Yui Hasegawa #14 of Team Japan during the Women's First Round Group E match between Japan and Great Britain on day one of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Sapporo Dome on July 24, 2021 in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. (Photo by Masashi Hara/Getty Images)

Women's Olympic Football Tournament Tokyo 2020

Bronze with gold in her sights

Latest FIFA News

FIFA is working on a wide range of topics from improving the Women's game, developing football around the world to ensuring better football governance structures

GRAND-POPO. BENIN - JULY 24: National Schools Tournament on July 24, 2021 in Grand-Popo, Benin. (Photo by Yanick Folly/FIFA).

Football Development

Benin hosts landmark schools' tournament

27 Jul 2021

Football Kenya Federation has launched the women football strategy.

Women's Football

A new era for women's football in Kenya

22 Jul 2021

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - JUNE 23: FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura during the FIFA Living Football Magazine Show 10 filming at the FIFA, the House of Football on June 23, 2021 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Harold Cunningham/FIFA)

Organisation

Living Football | Episode 10

19 Jul 2021

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - MAY 25: FIFA Institutional Imagery at the Home of FIFA on May 25, 2021 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Harold Cunningham - FIFA)

Organisation

FIFA statement

19 Jul 2021

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - MAY 04: Referee Gionni Matticoli reacts during the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Bahamas 2017 quarter final match between Winner Group A and Runner Up Group B at Bahamas Beach Stadium on May 4, 2017 in Nassau, Bahamas. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Russia 2021™

Referees appointed for Beach Soccer World Cup Russia 2021

19 Jul 2021

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ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - MARCH 31: FIFA Women's World Cup trophy is displayed during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia New Zealand 2023 Host Cities Announcement at the FIFA on March 31, 2021 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Harold Cunningham/FIFA)

FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™

FIFA announces collaboration with Australian and New Zealand Human Rights Commissions

COLONIA DEL SACRAMENTO, URUGUAY - NOVEMBER 24: Players of New Zealand celebrate the victory after the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Uruguay 2018 quarter final match between Spain and Korea DPR at Estadio Profesor Alberto Suppici on November 24, 2018 in Colonia, Uruguay. (Photo by Buda Mendes - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Women's Football

Infantino: New OFC women's football strategy is historic

UAE assistant referee Amal Jamal in action

Women's Football

Amal Jamal breaks ground in Emirati officiating

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - JULY 13: Doping test during the FIFA U-20 World Cup 3rd/4th Place Playoff match between Ghana and Iraq at the Ali Sami Yen Arena on July 13, 2013 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Jamie McDonald - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Organisation

FIFA Disciplinary Committee sanctions Russian players for anti-doping violations

The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) in partnership with FIFA on Monday 28 June started a four-day capacity building seminar for women’s football administrators at the National Technical Training Centre. The virtual course brought together 24 participants from women’s football clubs, allied associations, regional associations and the women’s football committee aimed at broadening the competencies of women’s football managers in football administration.

Women's Football

Empowering Gambia to grow Women’s Football

LUTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22: A television camera operator films the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Luton Town and Manchester United at Kenilworth Road on September 22, 2020 in Luton, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™

New World TV awarded pay-TV rights

FIFA President

Gianni Infantino’s presidency has focused on bringing wide-ranging reforms to FIFA, expanding global participation in FIFA’s flagship competitions and boosting FIFA’s investment in football development through the Forward Programme.

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - MAY 27: FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the FIFA Living Football Magazine Show 8 filming at the Home of FIFA on May 27, 2021 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Harold Cunningham - FIFA)

President

Unity of Caribbean purpose lauded by FIFA President in Miami speech

9 Jul 2021

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - JUNE 25: FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during a press conference after the virtual FIFA Council Meeting at the Home of FIFA on June 25, 2020 in Zurich, Switzerland. The virtual meeting, held behind closed doors due to the Covid-19 pandemic, included the bidding process and vote for the host of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 (FWWC23) which was awarded to the joint bid of Australia and New Zealand . (Photo by Ben Moreau/FIFA via Getty Images)

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OFC foundations for development praised by FIFA President

8 Jul 2021

FIFA President Gianni Infantino delivers a speech at the 35th Concacaf Congress in Miami, USA.

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FIFA President urges "healthier, less discriminatory and more competitive” football in Concacaf speech

8 Jul 2021

FIFA President Gianni Infantino during a video interview

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A healthier and more competitive football for all

1 Jul 2021

MOSCOW, RUSSIA - FEBRUARY 20, 2019: FIFA President Gianni Infantino (L) and Russia's President Vladimir Putin shake hands during a meeting at the Moscow Kremlin. Alexei Nikolsky/Russian Presidential Press and Information Office/TASS

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FIFA President discusses 2018 legacy and sustainable growth of football during visit to Russia

21 Jun 2021

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AFFA President Rövnəq Abdullayev and FIFA President Gianni İnfantino in Baku on 20 June 2021. Photo: www.affa.az

President

Strengthened foundations for football development in Azerbaijan

RABAT MALTA - JUNE 18: FIFA President Gianni Infantino takes part in a morning football Activity at Salinos Ground in Valletta, Malta iin the attendance of Clifton Grima, Minister of Education/Parl. Sec Sport & Youths and Justine Caruana, Education Minister on 18 June 2021, during his one-day visit to Malta. (Photo by Domenic Aquilina/FIFA)

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FIFA President cherishes past and looks Forward on visit to Malta

Sports Diplomacy Conference

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FIFA President advocates sports diplomacy as an effective tool for social change 

UNODC #UnitedAgainstCorruption

Football Regulatory

FIFA President reinforces commitment to good governance at UN General Assembly

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - MAY 31: FIFA President Gianni Infantino and CARICOM Secretary-General Irwin LaRocque during the FIFA and CARICOM MoU signing at the Home of FIFA on May 31, 2021 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by FIFA)

Football Development

FIFA and CARICOM enter into landmark collaboration agreement

The Vision 2020-2023

The Vision 2020-2023 is a pledge not only to FIFA’s member associations, but to everyone who loves football.

World Ranking

World Ranking

The official world rankings of the international mens and womens teams.

Men
RKTeamTotal Points
1
BEL
Belgium
1783
2
FRA
France
1757
3
BRA
Brazil
1743
4
ENG
England
1687
5
POR
Portugal
1666

Updated 27 May 2021

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Women
RKTeamTotal Points
1
USA
USA
2197
2
GER
Germany
2073
3
FRA
France
2039
4
NED
Netherlands
2035
5
SWE
Sweden
2011

Updated 25 Jun 2021

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