Lionel Messi’s Argentina Reigns Supreme in FIFA Rankings: Latest News on Kylian Mbappe’s France, Vinicius’ Brazil, and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal

Argentina has tightened its grip on the No. 1 spot in FIFA’s latest world rankings after an impressive international break. While Lionel Scaloni’s side continues to set the standard, other major nations, including the teams of Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius, and Cristiano Ronaldo, have seen changes in their positions.

Alade-Ọrọ̀ Crow

April 4, 2025
1:50 am

Argentina has solidified its position as the top team in FIFA’s world rankings following a remarkable international break. While Lionel Scaloni’s squad continues to lead the pack, other prominent nations, including the teams of Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius, and Cristiano Ronaldo, have experienced shifts in their rankings. FIFA’s latest update not only confirms Argentina’s supremacy but also showcases significant changes among the top-ranked teams globally, especially in Europe and South America.

With 1,886 points, Argentina holds the No. 1 position in world soccer, extending their lead after accruing 18 points in the latest rankings update. Their recent victories over Uruguay (1-0) and Brazil (4-1) demonstrated their ongoing dominance, even without the presence of Lionel Messi, who was sidelined due to injury during these matches.

FIFA acknowledged La Albiceleste’s consistency, with the reigning World Cup champions also achieving early qualification for the 2026 tournament. Their ability to secure crucial wins without their star player highlights their status as the team to beat.

Meanwhile, Spain has surpassed France to seize the No. 2 position in the latest rankings. With 1,854 points, La Roja has overtaken Les Bleus, who now occupy third place with 1,852 points. This shift follows France’s disappointing defeat to Croatia in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals. Although Didier Deschamps’ team bounced back in the second leg, the setback allowed Spain to capitalize on the opportunity and advance in the rankings.

England maintains its position at fourth place with 1,819 points, having secured comfortable victories in their initial World Cup qualifiers against Latvia and Albania.

Brazil Stays in the Mix Despite Heavy Defeat

Brazil remains in fifth place with 1,776 points, but its recent performances have raised serious concerns. The 4-1 defeat to Argentina has intensified their crisis and resulted in yet another managerial change, with Dorival Junior losing his role as head coach.

Despite the turmoil, the Seleção has managed to hold onto their ranking, yet pressure mounts as they prepare to rebuild ahead of the Copa America.

Portugal Falls Behind as the Netherlands Surges

One of the most significant shifts in the rankings is Portugal’s descent to seventh place, while the Netherlands has climbed to sixth. The Dutch, despite not winning their last two matches, now sit at 1,752 points, just ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal, which has dropped to 1,750 points.

This represents a setback for Portugal, which had been steadily improving in recent years. With the UEFA European Championship approaching, Roberto Martínez’s squad needs to regain momentum to prevent further decline in their standing.