FIFA rankings -- Belgium reigns; India remains at 105, as World Cup qualifiers beckon

May 27, 2021

By: Sanya Singh

Credit: FIFA

Belgium | Total points — 1783.38

Belgium remains to be on top, as it has been since 2018. Eden Hazard and boys have been in the best-ever form, in history, since the FIFA World Cup in Russia 2018.

Credit: FIFA

France | Total points — 1757.3

France, the reigning world champions in 2018, ranks at number 2. But, the two-time world champions are not so far behind on paper and on ground.

Credit: FIFA

Brazil | Total points — 1742.65

Five-time world champions Brazil bags the 3rd position for the 4th year in a row. The Thiago Silva-led team will be hoping for a sixth world cup win at Qatar, next year.

Credit: FIFA

England | Total points — 1686.78

England has been at the 4th position since 2019. The English team had come fourth in Russia 2018, after losing to Belgium in the third place play-off.

Credit: FIFA

Portugal | Total points — 1666.12

Cristiano Ronaldo’s home country’s best ever ranking was in 2017, when they reached the top 3.

Credit: FIFA

Spain | Total points — 1648.13

The European powerhouse manages to maintain its ranking at the sixth position. The Spanish national team will be hoping for a top-notch performance at next month’s Euro 2020, which was postponed to this year.

Credit: FIFA

Italy | Total points — 1642.06

The four-time world champions are at number seven. Giorgio Chiellini, at 36, knows that he doesn't have much left in him. Euro 2020 is significant for him, too, as it might be his last big stage.

Credit: FIFA

Argentina | Total points — 1641.95

The Latin American football aficionados must be extremely disappointed as the team’s ranking dropped from 7 to 8. This year’s Copa America might prove to be a stage for redemption.

Credit: FIFA

Uruguay | Total points — 1639.08

In the last 3 years, Uruguay’s rankings have been on a constant decline.

Credit: FIFA

Denmark | Total points — 1631.55

After a major dip in 2016, Denmark has made a gradual recovery and has made its way to the top 10.

Credit: FIFA

Insider Sports Top 5: The top buzzer-beaters and game-winners from the WNBA's incredible opening week