FIFA Ranks All 48 Teams Following the 2026 World Cup
WHO:
Korea JoongAng Daily - Hong Myung-bo resigned as Korea’s head coach following the team's elimination from the World Cup.
The Haitian Times - A Haitian Football Federation insider stated, "With the quality of its current players, Haiti is in a better position than it has ever been."
MLSsoccer.com - Spain, Argentina, United States, Mexico, Canada
USA Today - Lionel Messi, Norway, Tunisia
Al Jazeera - Luis de la Fuente, France, England, Brazil, Morocco, Portugal, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Cabo Verde, Ghana, Egypt, Paraguay
WHAT:
The Haitian Times - Haiti dropped five places to No. 88 in FIFA's latest men's world rankings after losing all three of its group-stage matches at the World Cup.
Korea JoongAng Daily - Korea fell seven spots to No. 32 in the FIFA rankings after being eliminated in the group stage with a record of one win and two losses.
MLSsoccer.com - The United States rose one spot to No. 16 in FIFA's updated World Rankings.
MLSsoccer.com - Canada maintained their No. 30 position in the FIFA rankings.
MLSsoccer.com - Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup final against Argentina 1-0.
USA Today - Spain moved to first place in FIFA's World Rankings; Argentina dropped to second.
USA Today - Norway moved up 12 spots in the rankings, the largest increase by any team.
USA Today - Tunisia fell 12 spots in the rankings after losing all three World Cup games.
Al Jazeera - Spain returned to the top of the FIFA men’s rankings for the first time since January.
Al Jazeera - Mexico climbed four places to enter the top 10 of the FIFA rankings.
Al Jazeera - Norway reached the World Cup quarterfinals and moved up to 19th in the rankings.
WHERE:
The Haitian Times - Thousands of supporters welcomed returning players during homecoming celebrations in Cap-Haïtien, Bas-Limbé, Port-au-Prince, Les Cayes, Camp-Perrin, Jacmel, and other communities.
USA Today - The final match was held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
WHEN:
USA Today - The World Cup final took place on Sunday, July 19.
USA Today - FIFA's updated World Rankings were released on Monday, July 20.
WHY:
The Haitian Times - The ranking decline for Haiti was attributed to losing all three of its group-stage matches and a friendly against Peru.
USA Today - The World Cup results significantly influenced the changes in FIFA rankings.
HOW:
The Haitian Times - FIFA’s ranking formula factored in Haiti’s final two pre-World Cup friendlies, including a 4-0 win over New Zealand and a 2-1 defeat to Peru.
Al Jazeera - Spain allowed just one goal throughout the entire tournament, securing their second World Cup title.
Al Jazeera - Spain's victory over Argentina was achieved after extra time.
Korea's head coach, Hong Myung-bo, has resigned following the team's elimination from the World Cup, while Haiti has dropped five places to No. 88 in FIFA's latest men's world rankings after losing all three of its group-stage matches. Despite this setback, a Haitian Football Federation insider expressed optimism about the team's potential, stating that Haiti is in a better position than it has ever been due to the quality of its current players. Thousands of supporters celebrated the returning players during homecoming events across various communities, including Cap-Haïtien and Port-au-Prince, highlighting the enduring passion for football in Haiti.