FIFA Men’s World Rankings: September 2025 Recap – Ranked

As the road to the 2026 World Cup heats up, FIFA's latest Men's World Rankings reveal some significant shifts across the board. From under-the-radar risers to elite contenders solidifying their status, here’s a snapshot of the current top 50 teams — ranked from 50 to 1 — with key highlights for each nation.

50. Slovenia – 1462.96 points

Slovenia round out the top 50, holding their place despite limited headline results in recent months.

49. Venezuela – 1465.02 points

Venezuela stay competitive in South America, though still searching for consistency to crack the top 40.

48. Peru – 1469.31 points

Peru remain a strong but struggling side, lacking the firepower to make serious upward moves.

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47. Costa Rica – 1481.13 points

A rough patch, including disappointing draws against Nicaragua and Haiti, has cost Costa Rica seven spots.

46. Tunisia – 1483.02 points

Despite five wins in six matches and a solid defensive record, Tunisia’s minimal ranking gain feels undeserved.

45. Nigeria – 1483.86 points

Nigeria continue to battle for continental relevance, though recent form has them plateauing outside the top 40.

44. Ivory Coast – 1483.9 points

The Ivorians have talent but are yet to string together the kind of results needed for a bigger jump.

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43. Scotland – 1485.08 points

Scotland edge forward in the rankings, but remain a team with untapped tournament potential.

42. Slovakia – 1491.87 points

A stable yet unremarkable run sees Slovakia stay just shy of breaking into the next tier.

41. Hungary – 1492.18 points

Despite a star-studded lineup including Dominik Szoboszlai, Hungary’s 41st spot is below expectations.

40. Greece – 1494.72 points

Mixed results have kept Greece hovering just outside the top 30, struggling to recapture their past magic.

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39. Czechia – 1500.29 points

Czechia remain competitive but lack the consistency to push higher in the rankings.

38. Algeria – 1500.74 points

Algeria’s ranking reflects a solid but unspectacular spell in international fixtures.

37. Paraguay – 1501.01 points

Paraguay continue to show flashes of promise without a signature win to climb the ranks.

36. Poland – 1517.3 points

Poland have slipped in the standings, with few standout results to boost their position.

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35. Egypt – 1519.18 points

Still heavily reliant on Mohamed Salah, Egypt impressively maintain a spot inside the top 35.

34. Serbia – 1520.9 points

Serbia’s form has dipped, costing them a place inside the top 30 as qualifying struggles continue.

33. Russia – 1521.74 points

Despite being banned from the next World Cup, Russia remain ranked due to past point accumulation.

32. Sweden – 1524.62 points

Sweden’s attacking strength hasn’t translated to ranking gains, leaving them mid-table.

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31. Norway – 1526.23 points

With stars like Haaland and Ødegaard, Norway’s current position is a disappointment given their talent.

30. Wales – 1529.09 points

Wales are the second-highest ranked British side, despite missing the latest major tournaments.

29. Panama – 1529.71 points

Panama hold a respectable spot after consistent performances in regional qualifiers.

28. Ukraine – 1543.06 points

Ukraine have struggled post-Euro 2024, dropping due to a poor run of recent results.

27. Turkey – 1555.72 points

Turkey’s Euro 2024 quarter-final run helped them surge 16 places earlier, and they’ve held steady since.

26. Canada – 1558.04 points

Canada remain a rising force in CONCACAF, with momentum building ahead of the World Cup.

25. Australia – 1583.49 points

Australia hold firm in the top 30, buoyed by a balanced squad and consistent qualifying results.

24. Ecuador – 1588.04 points

Ecuador continue to impress in South American play, quietly climbing the FIFA ladder.

23. Korea Republic – 1593.19 points

South Korea’s ranking reflects their strong performances in Asian competitions.

22. Austria – 1601.86 points

Austria have shown resilience and tactical sharpness, earning them a solid top-25 position.

21. Iran – 1622.61 points

Iran stay atop the Asian confederation’s rankings, leading with experience and cohesion.

20. Denmark – 1627.64 points

Despite a tough qualifying group, Denmark edge into the top 20 with a balanced record under new manager Brian Riemer.

19. Japan – 1640.47 points

Japan continue to show consistency and tactical intelligence, earning them a well-deserved top-20 spot.

18. Senegal – 1645.23 points

Senegal stay competitive globally, with key players keeping them high in the African rankings.

17. Switzerland – 1648.3 points

The Swiss side have cooled off slightly, dropping from their earlier dark-horse status.

16. USA – 1670.04 points

Team USA maintain a steady position as they gear up to co-host the 2026 World Cup.

15. Uruguay – 1673.65 points

Marcelo Bielsa’s team has potential, but sits just shy of the elite pack for now.

14. Mexico – 1688.38 points

Mexico are still North America’s benchmark, though inconsistent form has capped their climb.

13. Colombia – 1692.1 points

Colombia’s resurgence under new leadership sees them pushing toward the top 10.

12. Germany – 1704.27 points

Nagelsmann’s Germany show promise, but their fall from grace is evident in their current rank.

11. Morocco – 1706.27 points

Morocco remain a force in global football, building on their World Cup 2022 heroics.

10. Italy – 1710.06 points

Italy rejoin the top 10 after recent wins and a promising tactical revival.

9. Croatia – 1714.2 points

Croatia’s golden generation may be aging, but they still hold firm among the best.

8. Belgium – 1739.54 points

Despite their "golden generation" winding down, Belgium maintain a strong standing.

7. Netherlands – 1754.17 points

The Dutch are steady and dangerous, sitting just outside the elite top five.

6. Brazil – 1761.6 points

A mixed qualification campaign drops Brazil one place, though they’re always a threat.

5. Portugal – 1779.55 points

Fresh off a Nations League win, Portugal surge into the top five with momentum.

4. England – 1820.44 points

England remain one of the world’s top sides, with a solid if unspectacular start under Thomas Tuchel.

3. Argentina – 1870.32 points

Argentina slip to third, with recent results not enough to hold off surging rivals.

2. France – 1870.92 points

France stay second, narrowly ahead of Argentina but still behind the new number one.

1. Spain – 1875.37 points

Spain claim top spot after dominant wins and a Euro 2024 triumph, signaling a return to international supremacy.