FIFA Rankings Update After 2026 World Cup

The curtain has fallen on the 2026 World Cup, and a fresh leader emerges in the FIFA World Rankings. Spain, after securing a 1-0 win over Argentina in the final on July 19, now tops the list released on July 20.

Argentina slips to second place, losing both the World Cup crown and their previous number one position. The tournament's results heavily influenced the rankings, with some teams seeing dramatic movements.

Big Movers: Norway Rises, Tunisia Falls

Norway climbed an impressive 12 places, marking the largest jump among all teams. On the other hand, Tunisia dropped by 12 spots after failing to secure a win in their three World Cup matches.

Mexico reached the top 10 for the first time since advancing to the round of 16 on home soil. The United States, also reaching the last 16, moved up one spot to 16th.

Full Ranking Highlights After the 2026 World Cup

The World Cup featured standout performances, like US forward Folarin Balogun scoring against Paraguay and midfielder Giovanni Reyna adding another goal in the group stage. These moments contributed to the US climbing slightly in the rankings.