Overview
- FIFA's world ranking, updated Wednesday, put France first after friendly wins over Brazil and Colombia.
- Spain slipped to second following a 0-0 draw with Egypt, while Argentina dropped to third despite two wins over lower-ranked foes.
- Portugal moved up to fifth on a 0-0 draw with Mexico and a 2-0 win over the United States, edging Brazil into sixth.
- The margins are razor-thin at the top, with France on 1,877.32 points and Spain on 1,876.40, leaving room for quick swings with more matches.
- The current top 10 reads France, Spain, Argentina, England, Portugal, Brazil, Netherlands, Morocco, Belgium, and Germany, reflecting a system that awards more for beating stronger opponents.