Lionel Messi’s Argentina took first place in the FIFA world rankings, a first in six years, ahead of France and Brazil, according to the edition unveiled on Thursday. The Argentinian world champions, crowned on December 18 in Doha, regain the top of the standings thanks to their friendly victories against Panama (2-0) and Curaçao (7-0). They had not reached this position for more than six years.
The Albiceleste takes the place of Brazil, the great regional rival, beaten 2-1 by Morocco on March 25 in Tangier. La Seleçao slips on the third step of the podium. World Cup runners-up France move up a spot to second place after defeating the Netherlands (4-0) and the Republic of Ireland (1-0) to start qualifying for the FIFA World Cup. Euro 2024.