FIFA Rankings Update: France Drops to Third as Argentina Surpasses

The latest FIFA World Rankings published on October 17, 2025, reveal a shift among the top national football teams, with France dropping to 3rd place. Spain maintains its leading position with 1880.76 points, strengthened by two recent World Cup qualifying wins. Argentina has climbed to 2nd place with 1872.43 points, overtaking France, which now sits third at 1862.71 points following a 2-2 draw against Iceland despite a solid 3-0 win over Azerbaijan.

France's national team coach, Didier Deschamps, is looking to improve their standing in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers, with matches scheduled against Ukraine at Parc des Princes on November 13, and Azerbaijan again on November 16. The current top five also includes England (4th) with 1824.30 points and Portugal (5th) with 1778 points.

The rankings reflect fierce competition ahead of critical international tournaments. Beyond the top five, notable changes include Brazil falling to 7th, the Netherlands rising to 6th, Germany returning to the top 10 in 10th position, and Croatia dropping out of the top 10 to 11th.

This update illustrates the dynamic landscape of international football as teams vie for supremacy heading into major competitions next year.