Argentina tops international football rankings in 2025
Argentina is ranked as the best football team in the world right now. They are the favorites for the upcoming 2026 World Cup. Argentina recently won the 2024 Copa America and the 2022 World Cup. They have a strong team and excellent players, including Lionel Messi. Spain is second on the list. They have been successful, winning the 2024 European Championship and the 2023 UEFA Nations League. Spain's young talents, like Nico Williams, are making a big impact. They are expected to perform well in the 2026 World Cup. England comes in third. After under Gareth Southgate, they reached several tournament finals without winning. Thomas Tuchel became the new head coach in January 2025, and he aims to secure England's first major trophy since 1966. France is fourth in the rankings. They reached the semi-finals of Euro 2024 but faced criticism for their style of play. Coach Didier Deschamps has extended his contract until 2026, aiming for another World Cup victory. The Netherlands takes the fifth spot. They have shown strong performances in recent tournaments but missed out on crucial wins. Coach Ronald Koeman is working to build a talented team with both young players and experienced stars. Colombia ranks sixth after a strong run in the 2024 Copa America, where they reached the final. They have a talented squad and are doing well in World Cup qualifiers. Portugal is in seventh place. Under coach Roberto Martinez, they qualified for Euro 2024 without losing a match. They have a roster of skilled players and are looking to win their first World Cup in 2026. Germany is eighth. After a quarter-final exit at Euro 2024, they are looking to improve their World Cup record. Coach Julien Nagelsmann's team is hoping to make a strong showing next summer. Brazil holds the ninth position. Their World Cup qualifying campaign has been rocky, but they aim to turn it around. Brazil's last Copa America performance ended in a quarter-final loss to Uruguay. Finally, Uruguay ranks tenth. Under coach Marcelo Bielsa, the team has had a strong qualifying campaign. They achieved impressive victories but were ultimately stopped in the semi-finals of the 2024 Copa America by Colombia. The 2026 World Cup will take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with 48 teams competing for the title.