Spain Leads FIFA Rankings as Morocco Achieves Milestone

WHO:

AOL.com - Spain's national football team, led by coach Luis de la Fuente.

Báo Đồng Tháp - Viet Nam national football team, coached by Kim Sang Sik.

WHAT:

AOL.com - Spain climbed to the top of the FIFA men’s rankings for the first time since January.

AOL.com - Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win the World Cup.

Báo Đồng Tháp - Spain gained 121.17 ranking points, reaching a total of 1,995.88 points.

Báo Đồng Tháp - Morocco achieved a record-high FIFA ranking of sixth.

Báo Đồng Tháp - Norway moved up 12 places to 19th after reaching the World Cup quarter-finals.

Báo Đồng Tháp - Viet Nam remained 99th in the FIFA rankings after a 4-0 victory over Myanmar.

WHERE:

AOL.com - The FIFA rankings are global, with specific mention of Spain and Argentina.

Báo Đồng Tháp - Viet Nam's ranking is noted in the context of Southeast Asia.

WHEN:

AOL.com - The FIFA rankings were updated on a Monday following the World Cup.

Báo Đồng Tháp - The latest FIFA rankings were released after the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

WHY:

AOL.com - Spain's victory over Argentina contributed to their rise in the rankings.

Báo Đồng Tháp - Viet Nam's recent friendly victory contributed to their ranking points.

HOW:

AOL.com - Spain's ranking was influenced by their performance in the World Cup.

Báo Đồng Tháp - Viet Nam earned additional ranking points through a friendly match.

(UPDATED July 25, 2026 19:23 UTC)

Spain's national football team, coached by Luis de la Fuente, has climbed to the top of the FIFA men’s rankings for the first time since January, following their victory over Argentina in the World Cup final, which ended 1-0 after extra time. This win earned Spain 121.17 ranking points, bringing their total to 1,995.88 points, while Morocco achieved a record-high FIFA ranking of sixth and Norway moved up twelve places to nineteenth after reaching the World Cup quarter-finals. Meanwhile, Viet Nam remains in the 99th spot in the FIFA rankings, bolstered by a recent 4-0 victory over Myanmar in a friendly match.