This chart illustrates the changes in the FIFA rankings from the year 2000 to February 2024. Throughout this period, the ranking fluctuations based on the performance of national football teams offer insights into the competitiveness and trends within world football. The FIFA rankings are determined based on the outcomes of international matches, reflecting the performance of national teams in competitions and friendly matches.
FIFA rankings: A system used by the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) to rank national football teams based on their game results. These rankings consider various factors, including match outcomes, the importance of the competitions, and the strength of the opposing teams, serving as a key indicator of current global football competitiveness.
Rank | Name | Indicator |
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1 | Argentina | 1,855 pts |
2 | France | 1,845 pts |
3 | England | 1,800 pts |
4 | Belgium | 1,798 pts |
5 | Brazil | 1,784 pts |
6 | Netherlands | 1,745 pts |
7 | Portugal | 1,745 pts |
8 | Spain | 1,733 pts |
9 | Italy | 1,719 pts |
10 | Croatia | 1,718 pts |
11 | Uruguay | 1,666 pts |
12 | Morocco | 1,663 pts |
13 | United States | 1,662 pts |
14 | Colombia | 1,655 pts |
15 | Mexico | 1,653 pts |
16 | Germany | 1,631 pts |
17 | Senegal | 1,621 pts |
18 | Japan | 1,614 pts |
19 | Switzerland | 1,613 pts |
20 | Iran | 1,608 pts |