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Argentina and Germany headline top 10 reshuffle in latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking

Following a thrilling round of 173 national-team outings that included FIFA World Cup 26™ qualifiers across five continents, and a flurry of friendlies, the October edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking serves up several eye-catching changes.

Nick Woltemade of Germany celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Northern Ireland and Germany at the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park in Belfast

High-flying Solomon Islands reach new heights with FIFA’s support

Women’s football in the Solomon Islands has reached multiple milestones in recent years backed by FIFA's support and the Melanesian nation recently becoming Oceanian champions for the first time underscoring their recent development. 

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Spain surge back to first place in FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking amid top 10 shake-up

After a hiatus following the rousing success of the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup™, men’s international football action returned to the global stage with a bang earlier this month in the shape of a string of FIFA World Cup 26™ qualifiers

Spain's #21 Mikel Oiarzabal celebrates with #19 Lamine Yamal after scoring during the FIFA World Cup 2026 European qualifying match against Bulgaria on September 4, 2025

Spain regain top spot in FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking; Bangladesh climb high

Women’s football has enjoyed an action-packed two months, with continental competitions causing a shake-up in the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking. 

Spain's forward #09 Esther Gonzalez celebrates 

Croatia back in Top 10 of FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking; Mexico make waves

World champions Argentina remain out ahead in the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking, while Mexico have the top 10 in sight after claiming Concacaf Gold Cup glory. 

Mexico's forward #09 Raul Jimenez celebrates

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In the FIFA Women's World Ranking (WWR) teams are ranked according to a value that is a measure of their actual strength. One of the benefits of this is that a considerable amount can be learned about the ranking value (or rating points) of a team.

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