Overview
- FIFA’s new list shows France on 1,877.32 points, narrowly ahead of Spain on 1,876.40 with Argentina now third.
- France climbed after wins over Brazil and Colombia as Spain slipped following a 0-0 draw with Egypt.
- Argentina fell despite victories over Mauritania and Zambia because those low-ranked opponents yielded few points.
- Brazil sits sixth under coach Carlo Ancelotti after dropping to seventh and then rebounding with a 3-1 win over Croatia.
- Portugal moved into fifth after a draw with Mexico and a win over the United States, reflecting how real-time updates reward results against stronger foes.