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FIFA world ranking latest: Argentina, Brazil, England & the best international teams in 2023

The FIFA world ranking table is a source of much debate among football fans, with arguments over whether or not it is a true reflection of a nation's quality persisting through the years in between World Cups and other major tournaments.

Nevertheless, it remains an important aspect of the international game, with the world governing body using the system to determine the seeding order for tournament and qualification draws.

Powerhouse countries like Argentina, Brazil and Germany traditionally dominate the standings, but just which is the highest ranked national team in the world? GOAL provides you with an up-to-date, comprehensive list, with all the details below.

(October 26, 2023 edition)

*FIFA men's rankings will be next updated on December.

  • Leo Messi Argentina 2022-23Getty Images

    1Argentina

    Federation: CONMEBOL

    Previous ranking: 1

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  • Kylian Mbappe France 2022Getty Images

    2France

    Federation: UEFA

    Previous ranking: 2



  • Gabriel Jesus Neymar BrazilGetty

    3Brazil

    Federation: CONMEBOL

    Previous ranking: 3


  • Jude Bellingham EnglandGetty Images

    4England

    Federation: UEFA

    Previous ranking: 4



  • Kevin De Bruyne BelgiumGetty Images

    5Belgium

    Federation: UEFA

    Previous ranking: 5



  • Bernardo Silva Cristiano Ronaldo Portugal 2022-23Getty Images

    6Portugal

    Federation: UEFA

    Previous ranking: 8



  • Virgil van Dijk Netherlands 2022Getty

    7Netherlands

    Federation: UEFA

    Previous ranking: 7



  • Pedri, Gavi, Nico Williams, España, Spain, World CupWeb oficial RFEF

    8Spain

    Federation: UEFA

    Previous ranking: 10



  • Lorenzo Pellegrini Italy 2022Getty

    9Italy

    Federation: UEFA

    Previous ranking: 9



  • Luka Modric CroatiaGetty

    10Croatia

    Federation: UEFA

    Previous ranking: 6



  • Christian Pulisic USMNT friendly 2022Getty Images

    11USA

    Federation: CONCACAF

    Previous ranking: 11



  • Andres Guardado, Mexico, 2022Getty Images

    12Mexico

    Federation: CONCACAF

    Previous ranking: 12





  • Achraf Hakimi Morocco 2022Getty Images

    13Morocco

    Federation: CAF

    Previous ranking: 13



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    14Switzerland

    Federation: UEFA

    Previous ranking: 14



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    15Uruguay

    Federation: CONMEBOL 

    Previous ranking: 17



  • germany world cup(C)Getty Images

    16Germany

    Federation: UEFA

    Previous ranking: 15



  • Luis Diaz Colombia 2021Getty Images

    17Colombia

    Federation: CONMEBOL

    Previous ranking: 16




  • Maya Yoshida Japan 2022Getty Images

    18Japan

    Federation: AFC

    Previous ranking: 19



  • Christian Eriksen Kasper Schmeichel DenmarkGetty

    19Denmark

    Federation: UEFA

    Previous ranking: 18



  • Sadio Mane Edouard Mendy Senegal 2022Getty Images

    20Senegal

    Federation: CAF

    Previous ranking: 20



  • ardar Azmoun (L) and Mehdi Taremi of Iran.jpg(C)Getty Images

    21Iran

    Federation: AFC

    Previous ranking: 21



  • Oleksandr Zinchenko Ukraine 2022Getty

    22Ukraine

    Federation: UEFA

    Previous ranking: 24



  • Zlatan Ibrahimovic SwedenAFP

    23Sweden

    Federation: UEFA

    Previous ranking: 23



  • Son Heung-min South Korea 2022Getty Images

    24South Korea

    Federation: AFC

    Previous ranking: 26



  • David Alaba Austria 2022Getty

    25Austria

    Federation: UEFA

    Previous ranking: 32

  • Yotun Peru Paraguay Eliminatorias 29032022Getty Images

    26Peru

    Federation: CONMEBOL

    Previous ranking: 22



  • Keanu Baccus Lionel Messi Argentina Australia Qatar 202Alex Pantling/Getty Images

    27Australia

    Federation: AFC

    Previous ranking: 27

  • Gareth Bale Wales 2021-22Getty Images

    28Wales

    Federation: UEFA

    Previous ranking: 33



  • Aleksandar Mitrovic of Serbia Getty Images

    29Serbia

    Federation: UEFA

    Previous ranking: 28



  • Szoboszlai SzerbiaTelex

    30Hungary

    Federation: UEFA

    Previous ranking: 32



  • Robert Lewandowski Poland 2022Getty Images

    31Poland

    Federation: UEFA

    Previous ranking: 30



  • Tunisia Youssef Msakni 2022Getty

    32Tunisia

    Federation: CAF

    Previous ranking: 29



  • Riyad Mahrez AlgeriaGetty

    33Algeria

    Federation: CAF

    Previous ranking: 34

  • Andrew Robertson Scotland 2018Getty Images

    34Scotland

    Federation: UEFA

    Previous ranking: 31

  • Mohamed Salah Egypt.Getty Images.

    35Egypt

    Federation: CAF

    Previous ranking: 35

  • Kendry Paez Ecuador 2023Getty Images

    36Ecuador

    Federation: CONMEBOL

    Previous ranking: 38

  • Arturo Vidal ChileGetty

    37Chile

    Federation: CONMEBOL

    Previous ranking: 36