Spain and Brazil climb the latest FIFA ranks after solid wins

Recent tournament successes push national teams up the global rankings.
by
Desmond Efe-Khaese
2024-06-21 14:10:51

Brazil has moved up to fourth in the FIFA rankings, surpassing England. This shift places them just behind Argentina, France, and Belgium.

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The recent matches at Euro 2024 and Copa América reshaped the FIFA rankings. Spain’s recent 1-0 win against Italy and the 1-1 draw between Denmark and England was pivotal.

Similarly, Brazil’s friendlies elevated their FIFA rank, thanks to strong showings against Mexico (3-2) and the tie against United States (1-1).

England, on the other hand, won against Bosnia 3-0 but lost 1-0 to Iceland at Wembley, bringing their points to 1,787.88. Such results are vital for gauging team forms and player potential on the global stage, directly impacting FIFA standings.

The top ten in the FIFA Men’s rankings are:

  • 1. Argentina – 1,860.14 points
  • 2. France – 1,837.47 points
  • 3. Belgium – 1,797.98 points
  • 4. Brazil – 1,791.85 points
  • 5. England – 1,787.88 points
  • 6. Portugal – 1,747.04 points
  • 7. Netherlands – 1,746.66 points
  • 8. Spain – 1,729.92 points
  • 9. Croatia – 1,728.30 points
  • 10. Italy – 1,724.37 points

Brazil begins their matches on Monday (24th) in Los Angeles against Costa Rica. This ranking boost sets a firm stage for their campaign, adding pressure to perform well against top global teams.