Argentina Tops FIFA Rankings as Belgium Rises and Nigeria Surges

The latest FIFA Men's World Ranking, as of October 24, 2024, shows Argentina retaining the top position with 1,858 points after consistent performances. France is ranked second with 1,840 points, despite a minor decrease. Belgium, climbing back into third place, continues to perform well in recent matches, tallying 1,795 points.

England, with 1,794 points, holds fourth place, narrowly surpassing Brazil, which slipped to fifth with 1,788 points. Portugal, Netherlands, Spain, and Italy make up the rest of the top ten, with Italy’s recent rise to ninth marking its best standing in several months​

One of the notable movers is Nigeria, which advanced three places to 36th, signaling their upward trajectory. Meanwhile, Ghana has dropped to 73rd, facing challenges in maintaining its previous ranking​.

The rankings are crucial as they influence seedings for upcoming tournaments and qualification matches. Teams will look to consolidate their positions or bounce back in the next round of international fixtures​