Global soccer standings: Spain claim top spot following championship win

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By Ayobami Okerinde

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Spain have moved to the top of FIFA’s unofficial live world rankings after defeating Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, with the latest live standings on the top football body’s website showing the new world champions leading the table with 1,995.88 points.

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The rankings, updated on Monday, are live calculations and remain unofficial until FIFA releases its next official Men’s World Ranking.

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The World Cup champions gained 30.27 ranking points following their title-winning campaign to move to 1,995.88 points, while beaten finalists Argentina slipped to second on 1,970.37 points in the live standings.

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Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute as Spain edged defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time on Sunday, ending Lionel Messi’s hopes of signing off his international career with a second consecutive World Cup title. Spain dominated the final, with Argentina failing to register a single shot on target throughout the 120 minutes.

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Despite losing to England on penalties in the third-place playoff after a 4-4 draw, France remained third in the live rankings with 1,948.97 points. England’s victory saw the Three Lions retain fourth place while gaining 33.41 ranking points to reach 1,922.83.

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Brazil stayed fifth with 1,804.92 points despite their surprise 2-1 quarter-final defeat to Norway.

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Spain

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Argentina

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France

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England

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Brazil

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Morocco

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Portugal

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Belgium

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Netherlands

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Mexico

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