Nothing new in the top positions of the FIFA Ranking, with Italy remaining in tenth place having returned to the top ten last November after an absence of nearly four and a half years. Belgium continue to lead to ranking ahead of France and Brazil, with only 37 points separating the trio.

For the first Ranking of 2021, 43 international matches were taken into consideration, including the 32 games held for the African Nations Championship (CHAN), won by Morocco (+2, 33rd place) in the final against Mali (+3, 54th place). The next world ranking will be released on 8 April.

The FIFA World Ranking: Top Ten

1) Belgium 1780 points (-)
2) France 1755 points (-)
3) Brazil 1743 points (-)
4) England 1670 points (-)
5) Portugal 1662 points (-)
6) Spain 1645 points (-)
7) Argentina 1642 points (-)
8) Uruguay 1639 points (-)
9) Mexico 1632 points (-)
10) ITALY 1625 points (-)