Argentina’s national football team continues to dominate the FIFA world rankings, maintaining its position as the number one team globally according to the latest update released on Thursday, July 10. With 1885.36 points, Lionel Scaloni’s squad has now held the top spot for two years and three months, having first reached it in April 2023.
Despite a slight drop of 0.8 points, Argentina still sits above its closest competitors: Spain with 1867.09 points and France with 1862.03. Both European teams have narrowed the gap, particularly Spain, who gained 12.45 points after reaching the UEFA Nations League final, and France, who added 9.32 points following a semifinal finish. However, neither managed to surpass the reigning world champions.
Argentina’s recent performances in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers further solidified their position. A narrow 1-0 victory against Chile and a 1-1 draw with Colombia not only kept them at the top of the South American standings but also reinforced their global ranking.
The current run puts Argentina within reach of Spain’s historical record for consecutive months at the top. Spain led the FIFA rankings for two years and nine months between 2011 and 2014, a streak that Argentina is now closing in on. Still ahead of them are the records held by Brazil, who reigned for nearly seven years between 1994 and 2001, and another stretch of more than four years from 2002 to 2007. Belgium also had a notable run, staying at the summit for three years and four months until February 2022.
The updated FIFA Top 10 is as follows:
- Argentina – 1885.36 pts
- Spain – 1867.09 pts
- France – 1862.03 pts
- England
- Brazil
- Portugal
- Netherlands
- Belgium
- Germany
- Croatia – who replaced Italy, now ranked 11th.
In the Americas, Mexico made a significant leap, climbing four positions to reach 13th place, surpassing regional rivals such as Colombia, United States, and Uruguay. Another standout performer was Costa Rica, which achieved the biggest jump in the rankings by moving up 14 spots to secure 40th position.
Argentina’s sustained excellence continues to reflect the team’s strong leadership, tactical consistency, and talent depth. With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, the “Albiceleste” aims not only to qualify in dominant fashion but also to continue rewriting history at the top of world football.