Argentina widen the gap while Guinea-Bissau, Aruba and Albania make headway

Following their 1-0 triumph over Ecuador and a 3-0 away success against Bolivia in their opening CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup 2026™ qualifiers, Argentina (1st) tighten their grip at the summit of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking.

Albania's players celebrate

Sweden pip Spain to the summit

The recently concluded ninth edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ saw Spain rewrite the history books, with their maiden world crown also resulting in a stunning jump in the FIFA/Coca‑Cola Women’s World Ranking (2nd, up 4). 

Spain v Sweden: Semi Final - FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023

Mexico closing in on the top ten

There are no changes at all in the top ten, which is made up solely of European and South American teams.

Mexico's goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa (C) celebrates his team's win

Argentina stay out front, Armenia and Kazakhstan on the move

Argentina still on top of FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking

Players from Kasakhstan celebrate

No change at the top, Bhutan on the up and up

World champions USA stay top of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking with no changes in the top ten ahead of the 2023 FIFA World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™

Bhutan midfielder Pema Choden Tshering # 6 in action in an international match against Nepal

Argentina return to summit

Six years after last topping the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, Argentina are once again at the summit of world football. Recent friendly wins against Panama and Curaçao helped the world champions dethrone Brazil.

Argentina v France: Final - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Historic moment for women’s football in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Arabia women’s national team are making history once more. The team have entered the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking for the first time.

Saudi Arabia listed for the first time in the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking

Leaders stand firm, fresh faces join the fray

USA retain first place in the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking but Cabo Verde and Saudi Arabia are included in World Ranking for first time

Sophia Smith scores for the USA

Morocco, Senegal and Brazil feats mark 2022 FIFA Ranking highlights

We look back at the key figures from the 2022 FIFA/Coca Cola Ranking

Achraf Dari of Morocco celebrates after scoring the team's first goal

Brazil hold on, Morocco on the up and up

The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ has just crowned a new champion in Argentina, but that has not stopped Brazil staying out front in the last FIFA/Cola-Cola World Ranking of 2022.

Neymar of Brazil celebrates after scoring the team's first goal

USA still on top, Germany closing

While the eyes of the planet have been trained on the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ for the last couple of weeks, 48 women’s internationals have been played since October, resulting in significant changes in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking.

United States forward Mallory Pugh (9) reacts after scoring a goal 

USA still out front

There have been changes aplenty in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking, which will be used to determine the seedings for the Draw for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ 

Trinity Rodman of United States celebrates

Brazil pull away from the pack

Brazil increase their lead at the top of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking

Neymar of Brazil celebrates with Raphinha

Botswana and Mauritania progress during lull

No movement among the top 20 but Botswana and Mauritania make big gains

Syria v Mauritania - FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021

USA remain in front, Germany up to second

USA remain top of the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking as Jamaica, Iceland, Republic of Ireland, Portugal and Zambia reach all-time highs.

USA's players celebrate with the trophy after winning the 2022 Concacaf women's championship final football match against Canada

Chua makes history with the Seychelles

Seychelles have entered the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking for the first time and national team coach Angeline Chua explains how they achieved breakthrough feat.

Women's National Team of the Seychelles

Brazil still on top, Argentina on the podium

Brazil strengthened their hold on top spot in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, while world champions France fell to fourth following a busy period that saw 280 international fixtures.

Neymar Jr. (2nd L) of Brazil celebrates scoring his side's second goal with his teammates 

USA stay on top as Ranking grows

The latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking is the biggest yet with 181 nations now listed as Slovenia and Philippines reach new highs.

Mallory Pugh #9 of the United States celebrates

Brazil back on top

Brazil are the new leaders of FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking

Richarlison of Brazil celebrates with teammate

USA still in front, Philippines on the march

The first edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking for 2022 has seen some notable movement, in part due to the traditional friendly tournaments in this period, but also because of the AFC Women's Asian Cup. 

Alexia Putellas Segura of Spain Women celebrates scoring their first goal with team mates

Lions and Canucks hit new highs

African Cup of Nations winners Senegal reach best ever FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking as do Canada

Senegal winners of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations

Miller: We’re proud to be making history for Canada

Canada defender Kamal Miller speaks about the team's rise and the impact a FIFA World Cup would have on the country. 

EDMONTON, CANADA - NOVEMBER 12: Kamal Miller of Canada celebrates during the World Cup Qualifier match between Canada v Costa Rica at the Commonwealth Stadium on November 12, 2021 in Edmonton Canada (Photo by Dale Macmillan/Soccrates/Getty Images)

Belgium's three-year reign in focus

Once again the curtain falls on a calendar year with Belgium top of the pile in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking. The Red Devils have occupied pole position since 20 September 2018, having got a taste for top spot for a few months in 2015. 

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Kuc: I swap all my awards to help Montenegro reach a major tournament

Armisa Kuc discusses Montenegro's progress and determination to reach a major tournament

Armisa Kuc (R) of the Montenegro women™s national soccer team

Spain hit new heights, Lebanon and Montenegro climb

USA, Sweden and Germany stay in top three

Amaiur Sarriegi of Spain celebrates with team mates

Netherlands and Canada hit heights again

FIFA.com brings you the biggest headlines from the latest update to the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking after 145 internationals were played in November 2021.

Netherlands players Steven Bergwijn, Denzel Dumfries and Frenkie de Jong celebrating

Brazil close on Belgium and France, Italy climb

Brazil closed on leaders Belgium, while France, Italy and Spain climbed within the top ten and Morocco, Russia, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, New Zealand and Indonesia made ground.

Karim Benzema of France celebrates

Sweden move into second 

Stina Blackstenius #11 of Team Sweden celebrates

Continental champs reap ranking rewards

FIFA.com publishes the latest edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking.

Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci of Italy celebrate

USA widen gap, France on the podium

Christen Press of the United States is congratulated by teammates Carli Lloyd, Megan Rapinoe and Samantha Mewis

Podium unchanged ahead of busy schedule

While recent months have seen a raft of league championships build to a climax, it has been a quiet period for international football – something mirrored in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking.

Players of Bahrain are seen on the pitch before a friendly match against Ukraine at the Metalist Stadium Regional Sports Complex

Dutch on the podium, USA retain top spot

USA have confirmed their dominance of the women’s game in the latest edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking. Not only did they play more games (seven) than any other team since the last edition, but they also went unbeaten, reaching a po...

Lieke Martens hugs Danielle van de Donk in a friendly win over Australia

Italy, Denmark climb as qualifiers make their mark

April’s FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking rings the changes for a couple of reasons. First and foremost, the points total for each team is now calculated to two decimal places to enhance precision. Consequently, in this latest edition, only two pairs of t...

Ciro Immobile celebrates scoring for Italy.

Morocco, Mali among African climbers

In the first FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking of 2021, a total of 43 full internationals (including one played in December 2020) were taken into account. The standout tournament in recent weeks has been the African Nations Championship (CHAN), where a to...

Members of team Morocco celebrate with the trophy

Hungary’s progress in 12 steps

Over the last 12 months, Hungary have climbed 12 places in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking. The Magyars have the distinction of being the 'most improved side in 2020' thanks to a total gain of 44 points that has moved them up to 40th place.

David Siger of Hungary celebrates

Malta join the party, USA stay top

The year will end as it started for the top teams in the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking. USA (1st) will see out 2020 at the top of the global standings with their highest points total for over six years (June 2014). Immediately below the world ...

Netherlands Women v USA Women - International Friendly

Nigeria's Nnadozie looking out for number one

Once again, Nigeria are set to finish the year as the leading African team in the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking. Positioned 38th overall, the Super Falcons are currently soaring 13 places higher than closest rivals Cameroon – a domination they...

 Chiamaka Nnadozie of Nigeria poses for a portrait

Nine reasons for Mexico's rise

After a nine-year absence from the top ten of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, Mexico found themselves back among the big boys in November 2020. Yet the fact is no one should be too surprised by El Tri’s impressive recent climb.

Carlos Salcedo of Mexico celebrates with teammates

Mexico and Italy return to top ten

With no fewer than 160 full internationals played in November, including qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, CAF Africa Cup of Nations, and the UEFA EURO, the latest edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking sees plenty of movement.

Federico Bernardeschi celebrates scoring for Italy

Six steps forward for Malta

"As long as my body allows me to play, I’ll continue. The motivation will always be there" The words are those of Michael Mifsud from September 2013. At the time, the striker had just made history by scoring the decisive goal in Malta's first away wi...

Malta's Ryan Camenzuli (R) sends in a cross against Andorra

Maghreb sides making moves

The leading African team on the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, Senegal had not lost since the final of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2019 against Algeria. However, that run came to end on 9 October, when the Lions of Teranga went down 3-1 to Morocco i...

Spain v Morocco: Youssef En Nesyri of Morocco celebrates

Podium unchanged, Malta on the move

Qualifying games for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, the play-offs for UEFA EURO 2021, and UEFA Nations League fixtures were among the 120 internationals played over the last month, resulting in significant movement in October’s edition of the FIFA/C...