Spain and Lamine Yamal took top spot from Argentina and Lionel Messi in the FIFA men’s rankings published on Thursday, and lead for the first time since being dethroned as world champion in June 2014.

Spain still topped the FIFA men’s world rankings published Friday that show Germany back on track to be a top-seeded team in the World Cup finals tournament draw on Dec. 5. Germany rose two places to ...

(L-R) Argentin's Julian Alvarez, Lautaro Martinez and Lionel Messi celebrate a goal during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying soccer match between Argentina and Bolivia at Estadio Mas Monumental.

© Daniel Jayo/Getty ImagesLionel Messi of Argentina celebrates after scoring the fifth goal of his team during the FIFA World Cup 2026 South American Qualifier match ...

LONDON, Nov 30 (Reuters) - England have returned to third in the FIFA men's world rankings after cruising through their Euro 2024 qualification campaign with Brazil falling out of the top four. It is ...

Spain has taken over the top spot in the FIFA World Rankings after a dominant performance during the September international break, pushing 2022 FIFA World Cup champions Argentina down to third. The ...