France Knock Spain Off the Throne: Les Bleus Reign Supreme in New FIFA Rankings
France have surged to the top of the FIFA world rankings, displacing Spain after an unbeaten run featuring wins over Brazil and Colombia. Portugal enter the top five, England stay fourth, with Morocco at eighth as the top non-European/South American side and Japan hitting 18th. Italy reels from World Cup failure, with FIGC President Gabriele Gravina resigning and coach Gennaro Gattuso reportedly quitting.
France Knock Spain Off the Throne: Les Bleus Reign Supreme in New FIFA Rankings
Picture this: you're at the pub, pint in hand, and France just swaggered in like they own the place. They've elbowed Spain aside to grab the number one spot in FIFA's latest world rankings for April 2026. No big deal, right? Except Les Bleus haven't tasted defeat since that Nations League semi gut-punch from Spain last summer.
Eight wins from their last nine games, including smashing Brazil and Colombia in the March internationals. It's like they've got a cheat code activated. As reported by The Football Faithful at OneFootball, this hot streak has propelled them above the Spanish armada.
Top Dogs and Big Climbers
The top four reads like a who's who of footy royalty: France first, Spain second, Argentina – still the world champs – third, and England clinging to fourth. Solid, lads, but no champagne yet for the Three Lions.
Portugal are the cheeky ones gatecrashing the top five, leapfrogging Brazil. The Seleção are sliding a bit after those friendly losses. Here's the full top 20 rundown:
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France
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Spain
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Argentina
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England
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Portugal
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Brazil
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Netherlands
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Morocco
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Belgium
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Germany
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Croatia
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Italy
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Colombia
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Senegal
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Mexico
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USA
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Uruguay
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Japan
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Switzerland
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Denmark
Morocco at eighth? Africa's finest, proving they're no flash in the pan. And Japan surging to 18th after toppling Scotland and – get this – England in recent breaks. Asian footy's on the up, mate.
Non-Euro Flair and Italian Meltdown
Outside Europe and South America, Morocco leads the pack, with Japan flying the flag for Asia. The USA at 16th shows CONCACAF's got teeth, while Senegal and Mexico keep Africa and North America buzzing.
But spare a thought for Italy. Another World Cup qualification flop – their third in a row – and the fallout's brutal. Gabriele Gravina has quit as FIGC President, waving the white flag on his tenure. And reports from Sky Italia and Fabrizio Romano say Gennaro Gattuso has bailed as national team coach too. Gattuso? The Raging Bull calling it quits after yet another Azzurri no-show. Ouch.
Italy sit 12th, but with this chaos, they might need a miracle to climb. Two star managers are already being linked – wonder who'll take the poisoned chalice?
France's rise feels inevitable, like Mbappé skinning defenders for fun. Spain better sharpen up, or this could be the new normal. England in fourth? Comfortable, but that top spot's calling. What's your take – can Les Bleus hold it? Pour another round and debate away.