The latest FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, published on April 3, 2026, sees a change at the summit. Argentina, the reigning world champion, has been overtaken and now sits in second place. The new number-one ranked team was not specified in the immediate ranking update summary.
Belgium's position remains unchanged at ninth in the world following the recent international window, which included the final playoff matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The ranking reflects all matches played up to and including those fixtures.
The movement in the ranking is a direct result of the March 2026 international matches, where performances in World Cup qualifiers and friendlies altered the points totals for many national teams. The full list detailing all positions is available on FIFA's official website.
