Spain FIFA Rankings: Top 16 Since 2014
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At a glance
- Here's a breakdown of the information from the provided text regarding the FIFA men's rankings as of Thursday:
- * Spain is now ranked #1, marking the first time they've held the top spot as June 2014.
Here’s a breakdown of the information from the provided text regarding the FIFA men’s rankings as of Thursday:
* Spain is now ranked #1, marking the first time they’ve held the top spot as June 2014.
* France moved up to #2.
* Argentina fell to #3.
* England remains at #4.
* Portugal climbed to #5, swapping places with…
* Brazil who dropped to #6.
* Morocco is the highest-ranked African nation at #11.
* Japan leads Asia at #19.
Key factors influencing the rankings:
* Spain’s two wins in 2026 World Cup qualifying.
* Argentina’s loss in a World Cup qualifier to Ecuador.
* Brazil’s loss in a World Cup qualifier to Bolivia.