The April 2026 FIFA Men's World Rankings have confirmed France as the new No. 1 team in the world with 1,876 points, overtaking Spain (1,857) and defending World Cup champions Argentina (1,840). The shift at the top adds another layer of intrigue to a World Cup that promises to be the most competitive in history.
France's rise has been built on clinical consistency under Didier Deschamps, who has managed the team since 2012. Kylian Mbappé's imperious form, combined with the emergence of world-class talent across every position, has made Les Bleus the bookmakers' favourites to lift the trophy on July 19.
England remain fourth, followed by Portugal in fifth and Brazil in sixth. The Netherlands (7th), Belgium (8th), Colombia (9th) and Croatia (10th) complete the top ten. The next rankings update is scheduled for June 9 — just two days before the World Cup opener between Mexico and South Korea at the Estadio Azteca.
