France replace Spain as number one in latest FIFA rankings

France have moved above Spain to become the number one ranked nation in FIFA’s latest world rankings.

Les Bleus are unbeaten since losing to Spain in the UEFA Nations League semi-final last summer and have won eight of their last nine games. March’s international break saw France claim wins over Brazil and Colombia to climb to first place in FIFA’s latest update.

Portugal also rise, moving above Brazil and into the top five. England remain fourth, behind France, Spain and world champions Argentina.

Elsewhere, Morocco are the highest-ranked non-European or South American nation, at eighth. Japan are Asian football’s highest nation, moving up to 18th, after wins over Scotland and England during the recent break.

FIFA World Rankings – April 2026 (Top 20)

1. France
2. Spain
3. Argentina
4. England
5. Portugal
6. Brazil
7. Netherlands
8. Morocco
9. Belgium
10. Germany
11. Croatia
12. Italy
13. Colombia
14. Senegal
15. Mexico
16. USA
17. Uruguay
18. Japan
19. Switzerland
20. Denmark

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