World Ranking Updates

MILAN, ITALY - OCTOBER 10: Karim Benzema of France celebrates after scoring their sides first goal with team mates during the UEFA Nations League 2021 Final match between Spain and France at San Siro Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

World Ranking

Brazil close on Belgium and France, Italy climb

21 Oct 2021

Malta Coach Devis Mangia (courtesy of Malta Football Association (MFA))

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™

Malta at a World Cup? "Never say never!"

4 Oct 2021

LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 31: Harry Kane of England celebrates with Phil Foden and Raheem Sterling after scoring their side's first goal from the penalty spot during the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar qualifying match between England and Poland on March 31, 2021 at Wembley Stadium in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Men's Ranking

England on the podium, Kosovo hit new heights

16 Sep 2021

Head coach of Argentina Lionel Scaloni, Neymar Jr. of Brazil and Exequiel Palacios of Argentina react during the final of Copa America Brazil 2021 between Brazil and Argentina at Maracana Stadium on July 10, 2021 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Wagner Meier/Getty Images)

Men's Ranking

The five faces of Argentina’s successful rebuild

31 Aug 2021

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - AUGUST 06: Stina Blackstenius #11 of Team Sweden celebrates after scoring their side's first goal during the Women's Gold Medal Match between Canada and Sweden on day fourteen of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at International Stadium Yokohama on August 06, 2021 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by Alex Grimm - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Women's Ranking

Sweden move into second

20 Aug 2021

Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci of Italy celebrate their team's victory in the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Final between Italy and England

Men's Ranking

Continental champs reap ranking rewards

12 Aug 2021

AUSTIN, TX - JUNE 16: Christen Press #23 of the United States is congratulated by teammates Carli Lloyd #10, Megan Rapinoe #15 and Samantha Mewis #3 after scoring a goal against Nigeria during the first half of their WNT Summer Series game at Q2 Stadium on June 16, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Chuck Burton/Getty Images)

Women's Ranking

USA widen gap, France on the podium

25 Jun 2021

**IMAGO / Ukrinform** KHARKIV, UKRAINE - MAY 23, 2021 - Players of Bahrain are seen on the pitch before a friendly match against Ukraine at the Metalist Stadium Regional Sports Complex, Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine.

Men's Ranking

Podium unchanged ahead of busy schedule

25 May 2021

**IMAGO / ANP** NIJMEGEN - (lr) Danielle van de Donk of Holland, Lieke Martens of Holland celebrate the 2-0 during the international women s friendly match between the Netherlands and Australia at the Goffert Stadium on April 13, 2021 in Nijmegen, The Netherlands.

Women's Ranking

Dutch on the podium, USA retain top spot

14 Apr 2021

Ciro Immobile celebrates scoring for Italy.

Men's Ranking

Italy, Denmark climb as qualifiers make their mark

6 Apr 2021

Malta womenÕs soccer national team, Nationalteam player Haley Bugeja celebrates after scoring during a womenÕs friendly international soccer match against Turkey at the Centenary Stadium in Ta Qali, Malta on 17 January 2020 Malta Women s v Turkey Women s Soccer MLT\_TUR\_FI_2020

Women's Ranking

The Maltese prodigy making waves in Italy

19 Feb 2021

Sport Bilder des Tages (210208) -- YAOUNDE, Feb. 8, 2021 -- Members of team Morocco celebrate with the trophy after winning the final match between Morocco and Mali at the African Nations Championship in Yaounde, Cameroon, Feb. 7, 2021. (Photo by Jean Pierre /Xinhua) (SP)CAMEROON-YAOUNDE-FOOTBALL-AFRICAN NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP Kepseu PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN

Men's Ranking

Morocco, Mali among African climbers

18 Feb 2021

Malta's team celebrates.

World Ranking

The minnows who made waves in 2020

30 Dec 2020

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY - NOVEMBER 18: David Siger of Hungary celebrates after scoring their team's first goal during the UEFA Nations League group stage match between Hungary and Turkey at Puskas Arena on November 18, 2020 in Budapest, Hungary. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Laszlo Szirtesi/Getty Images)

Men's Ranking

Hungary’s progress in 12 steps

21 Dec 2020

BREDA, NETHERLANDS - NOVEMBER 27: Rose Lavelle of USA celebrates with teammate Christen Press after scoring her team's first goal during the International Friendly match between Netherlands Women and USA Women at Rat Verlegh Stadion on November 27, 2020 in Breda, Netherlands. Sporting stadiums around Netherlands remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Women's Ranking

Malta join the party, USA stay top

18 Dec 2020

HEVERLEE, BELGIUM - NOVEMBER 18: Romelu Lukaku (#9) of Belgium celebrates scoring his teams third goal of the game with team mates during the UEFA Nations League group stage match between Belgium and Denkmark at King Power at Den Dreef Stadion on November 18, 2020 in Heverlee, Belgium. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Men's Ranking

Belgium and Hungary take 2020 honours

10 Dec 2020

REIMS, FRANCE - JUNE 05: Chiamaka Nnadozie of Nigeria poses for a portrait during the official FIFA Women's World Cup 2019 portrait session at Hotel Mercure Reims Centre Cathedrale on June 05, 2019 in Reims, France. (Photo by Ben Radford - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Women's Ranking

Nigeria's Nnadozie looking out for number one

3 Dec 2020

Wiener Neustadt, AUSTRIA - NOVEMBER 14: Carlos Salcedo of Mexico celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's third goal during the international friendly match between Mexico and South Korea at Wiener Neustaedter Stadion on November 14, 2020 in Wiener Neustadt, Austria. (Photo by Christian Hofer/Getty Images)

Men's Ranking

Nine reasons for Mexico's rise

29 Nov 2020

FLORENCE, ITALY - NOVEMBER 11: Federico Bernardeschi #10 with his teammates of Italy celebrates after scoring the team's second goal during the international friendly match between Italy and Estonia at Stadio Artemio Franchi on November 11, 2020 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

Men's Ranking

Mexico and Italy return to top ten

24 Nov 2020

imago images / Domenic Aquilina MaltaÕs Ryan Camenzuli (R) puts in his cross during the UEFA Nations League qualifying soccer match between Malta and Andorra at the National Stadium, TaÕ Qali, Malta on 14 November 2020.

Men's Ranking

Six steps forward for Malta

19 Nov 2020

KALININGRAD, RUSSIA - JUNE 25: Youssef En Nesyri of Morocco celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group B match between Spain and Morocco at Kaliningrad Stadium on June 25, 2018 in Kaliningrad, Russia. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Men's Ranking

Maghreb sides making moves

29 Oct 2020

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