Overview
- FIFA's latest list puts France on top for the first time since 2018, with Argentina now ranked third.
- France moved up after friendly wins over higher-rated Brazil by 2-1 and Colombia by 3-1.
- Argentina beat Mauritania and Zambia yet dropped because those opponents offered few points under the formula.
- The ranking follows FIFA's SUM method, which adds or removes points after each match based on opponent strength and match importance.
- Outlets project Argentina will likely enter the 2026 World Cup in third, with one remaining international window still able to nudge positions.