Lionel Messi’s Argentina took 1st place in the FIFA world rankings, a first in 6 years. The world champions are ahead of France and Brazil. Switzerland is still 12th.
The Argentinians, 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 6 years.
The Albiceleste takes the place of Brazil, the great regional rival, beaten 2-1 by Morocco on March 25 in Tangier. The Seleçao slips to the 3rd step of the podium.
World Cup runners-up France move up to 2nd place after defeating the Netherlands (4-0) and the Republic of Ireland (1-0) to start qualifying for the World Cup. Euro 2024. Switzerland is still in 12th place after its successes against Belarus and Israel.
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