The French team, first nation in the world rankings in 2024? This is an unexpected theory that could soon become reality. Yesterday, Sunday November 17, the Blues won against Italy (1-3), thanks in particular to a double from Adrien Rabiot. A success which could have strong repercussions in the Fifa rankings.
At San Siro, Didier Deschamps' men found some color and thus snatched first place in their Nations League group, having already qualified for the quarter-finals. This victory not only consolidates the French team in second place in the FIFA rankings but above all puts pressure on the Argentines.
A decisive Argentina – Peru
Indeed, Lionel Messi's teammates are now obliged to beat Peru on Wednesday (at 1 a.m. French time). In other words, the Blues would take first place in the world if Argentina draws or loses against the Peruvian selection.
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In such a scenario, the French team would return to the top of the world hierarchy, a position it has not occupied since September 2018. For their part, the Argentines have been at the top since April 2023.
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