Germany have fallen two places to 12th in the latest FIFA world rankings after suffering a shock exit from the 2026 World Cup. The national team were eliminated by Paraguay on penalties during the Round of 32, a result that has significantly damaged their standing among the world’s elite.
The drop sees Germany overtaken by both Mexico and Colombia. Mexico climbed into 10th position after reaching the quarter-finals, where England eventually ended their campaign. Colombia now sit just outside the top ten in 11th place, capitalising on Germany’s failure to progress beyond the first knockout round.
Spain summit after New York triumph
Spain have ascended to the top of the global standings after securing their second World Cup title with victory in New York. The achievement has propelled them above Argentina, who have slipped to second place. France and England remain positioned directly behind the South Americans in the upper echelons of the rankings.
Morocco reach fifth as Portugal slide
Morocco have continued their climb by reaching fifth position, underlining their sustained improvement on the international stage. The North African side’s rise accompanies Brazil’s move up to sixth place. Portugal have meanwhile dropped two ranks, though their new exact position remains unspecified below the leading pack.
Further down the top ten, Belgium and the Netherlands have traded places to sit eighth and ninth respectively. Belgium now holds the higher ranking of the two neighbouring nations, reversing their previous positions.
The latest rankings reflect the immediate aftermath of the tournament, with teams heavily rewarded or penalised according to their performances across the competition.