France has returned to the top of the FIFA World Rankings, according to the latest update released on July 1, 2026. The French national team, winners of the 2018 World Cup and runners-up in 2022, now leads the rankings ahead of Argentina, which had held the top spot since April 2023.
The change follows a series of international matches in June 2026, including France's strong performances in the UEFA Nations League and friendlies. Argentina's recent results, including a loss to Uruguay in a friendly, contributed to their drop to second place.
FIFA's ranking algorithm considers match results, importance of matches, and strength of opponents. France's consistent record in major tournaments and qualifiers has kept them near the top, with this latest update marking their return to number one for the first time since 2023.
Other top teams include Brazil in third, England in fourth, and Belgium in fifth. The rankings are updated monthly and are used for seeding in international competitions.
