Spain new No 1 in Fifa rankings; Norway are biggest climber
Spain's Rodri (centre) celebrates on the podium after winning the Golden Ball with Golden Glove winner Unai Simon and Fifa Young Player winner Pau Cubarsi following their 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final of the Fifa World Cup 2026 in New York/New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026.
Spain overtook Argentina for the No. 1 spot in the Fifa men's world rankings Monday, as expected after La Roja defeated the defending champions 1-0 in the World Cup final on Sunday.
Argentina were the No. 1 team in the world rankings as of the last official rankings update on June 11, the day the 48-team World Cup began in Mexico. Spain entered the tournament No. 2.
