FIFA Rankings place Uruguay in second position
In the latest FIFA men's world rankings as of August 2025, Spain continues to hold the top position, following their strong performance after Euro success. Argentina takes the number one spot, pushing Spain down to second, while France maintains its third position. England, Germany, and the Netherlands complete the top six.
Argentina has climbed two places, now sitting comfortably in seventh position. England follows closely behind in sixth place. The Netherlands has secured the fourth spot, while Germany has slipped to third.
Croatia is ranked eighth, with Denmark just one spot behind in ninth position. Japan has made a significant leap, rising seven places to become the top-ranked side in Asia, now in 23rd place. Portugal, who dropped five places, is currently in 10th position.
Ivory Coast is the highest-ranked African team, holding the 16th position. Mexico heads the CONCACAF countries, holding the 19th position in the FIFA world rankings. Brazil is ranked fifth.
Uruguay has made a notable move, climbing up to the second position in the latest rankings. The precise full top 10 was not completely listed in the available results, but these eight teams are confirmed within the top 10 with confidence.
For those seeking a full, updated top 10 list, the official FIFA website or a live sports rankings service such as Sofascore would be the best sources to consult directly. It's worth noting that the US Women's National Team recently fell to second place in the women's rankings, but this article focuses on the men's football rankings.
Football in the Champions League and other European leagues has witnessed significant changes as Uruguay has moved up to the second position, just behind the new number one team, Uruguay. England remains in the top 10, holding the sixth spot, with Argentina comfortably in seventh.
