FIFA ranking, snub for Brazil!

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

FIFA ranking, snub for Brazil!

While it was only due to update it on October 23, FIFA officially updated its ranking this Friday. And in accordance with the site's forecasts Football-Ranking.comthere is a change in the Top 3. If Spain remains in the lead with 1880.76 points, thanks to its two victories against Georgia (2-0) and Bulgaria (4-0) during the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, the France team is no longer its runner-up.

Just one month after overtaking Argentina, the Blues fell one place (1862.71) and saw the Albiceleste move back in front of them (1872.43). Didier Deschamps' players are paying the price for the draw they conceded Monday evening in Iceland (2-2), three days after a success against Azerbaijan (3-0) which does not bring them much. Behind, England (1824.30) and Portugal (1778.00) complete the Top 5.

Brazil falls in FIFA rankings

The rest of the Top 10 differs slightly from what
Football-Ranking.com had calculated. Announced in sixth place, Brazil finally slipped to seventh in the world (1758.85) while the Netherlands progressed (1759.96). A fall far from trivial for the Seleçao, who had not been so poorly ranked since August 2016. Not really a good omen eight months before the World Cup in North America.

Belgium (1740.01), Italy (1717.15) and Germany (1713.30) follow and overtake Croatia (1710.15), which loses two places and leaves the Top 10. Morocco, the first African nation, is at 12e rank (1710.11). Note that Egypt (32e1525.31) and Algeria (35e1510.26) made a good move by nibbling three places. See you now in November for a new international window.

The Top 10 of the FIFA rankings

1. Spain – 1880.76 points (+5.39)
2. Argentina – 1872.43 points (+2.11)
3. France – 1862.71 points (-8.21)
4. England – 1824.30 points (+3.86)
5. Portugal – 1778.00 points (-1.55)
6. Netherlands – 1759.96 points (+5.79)
7. Brazil – 1758.85 points (2.75)
8. Belgium – 1740.01 points (+0.47)
9. Italy – 1717.15 points (+7.09)
10. Germany – 1713.30 points (+9.03)

The African Top 10

12. Morocco – 1710.11 points (+3.84)
18. Senegal – 1650.61 points (+5.38)
32. Egypt – 1525.31 points (+6.13)
35. Algeria – 1510.26 points (+9.52)
41. Nigeria – 1495.46 points (+11.60)
42. Ivory Coast – 1491.78 points (+7.88)
43. Tunisia – 1490.80 points (+7.78)
53. Mali – 1455.78 points (+9.95)
54. Cameroon – 1453.71 points (-1.71)
59. South Africa – 1423.17 points (-25.5)

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.