FIFA Men’s World Ranking 2023 National Teams: The FIFA Men’s World Ranking is a system used to rank national teams in men’s association football (soccer). It is overseen by FIFA, the global governing body for football. The rankings are based on the performance and results of the national teams in their competitive matches.
Argentina currently holds the top position in the FIFA Men’s World Ranking as of April 2023. The rankings were first introduced in December 1992 and have since been updated on a regular basis. Over the years, eight teams, including Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Spain, have held the number one spot in the rankings.
The rankings are determined using a points-based system. Factors such as the outcome of matches, the importance of the competition, the strength of the opposing team, and the historical performance of the teams are taken into account. The most successful teams with consistent victories and impressive performances receive higher rankings.
FIFA Men’s World Ranking 2023
|
RK |
Team |
Total Points | Previous Points |
| 1 | Argentina | 1840.93 | 1838.38 |
| 2 | France | 1838.45 | 1823.39 |
| 3 | Brazil | 1834.21 | 1840.77 |
| 4 | Belgium | 1792.53 | 1781.3 |
| 5 | England | 1792.43 | 1774.19 |
| 6 | Netherlands | 1731.23 | 1740.92 |
| 7 | Croatia | 1730.02 | 1727.62 |
| 8 | Italy | 1713.66 | 1723.56 |
| 9 | Portugal | 1707.22 | 1702.54 |
| 10 | Spain | 1682.85 | 1692.71 |
| 11 | Morocco | 1677.79 | 1672.35 |
| 12 | Switzerland | 1664.24 | 1655.02 |
| 13 | USA | 1653.77 | 1652.74 |
| 14 | Germany | 1647.42 | 1646.91 |
| 15 | Mexico | 1631.87 | 1635.78 |
| 16 | Uruguay | 1631.29 | 1627.45 |
| 17 | Colombia | 1617.08 | 1612.78 |
| 18 | Senegal | 1613.21 | 1603.98 |
| 19 | Denmark | 1594.53 | 1608.11 |
| 20 | Japan | 1588.59 | 1593.08 |
| 21 | Peru | 1561.2 | 1564.3 |
| 22 | Sweden | 1558.7 | 1558.45 |
| 23 | Poland | 1553.76 | 1559.83 |
| 24 | IR Iran | 1553.23 | 1551.73 |
| 25 | Serbia | 1541.52 | 1526.46 |
| 26 | Wales | 1538.95 | 1530.28 |
| 27 | Korea Republic | 1536.01 | 1539.49 |
| 28 | Tunisia | 1535.76 | 1526.2 |
| 29 | Australia | 1532.79 | 1533.97 |
| 30 | Ukraine | 1530.04 | 1536.99 |
The FIFA Men’s World Ranking is significant as it helps to provide an assessment of the relative strengths of national teams in international football. It also plays a role in determining the seeding for draw procedures in FIFA competitions, such as the FIFA World Cup and continental championships.
It’s worth noting that the FIFA Women’s World Ranking operates similarly but focuses on women’s national teams instead. The rankings serve as a reference for football enthusiasts, teams, and organizations worldwide, providing insight into the current standing of national teams in the global football landscape.
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