Football
FIFA Men’s World Rankings: Spain regain top spot as 2025 edition ends
The December 2025 FIFA Men’s World Ranking has been released, with Spain remain first after overtaking world champions Argentina in September.
Lionel Messi’s Argentina remain second on the list and France, third on the list to complete an unchanged podium. The United States climbed two spots to 14th, overtaking Mexico to finish 2025 as CONCACAF’s highest-ranked nation.
Meanwhile, FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 winner Morocco (11th, unchanged) has narrowed the gap with Croatia (10th, unchanged) to just 0.54 points as they pursue their first top 10 ranking since April 1998.
The Atlas Lions claimed the regional crown with a dramatic victory over Jordan in the final, continuing their impressive form since their semifinal run at the 2022 World Cup.
England, Brazil, Portugal, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, and Croatia – maintained their positions from the previous ranking.
The top 15 FIFA Men’s World Rankings for 2025
Spain
Argentina
France
England
Brazil
Portugal
Netherlands
Belgium
Germany
Croatia
Morocco
Italy
Colombia
USA
Mexico