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- Few changes to report in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking of the year
- Argentina remains at the top of the world hierarchy for the second year in a row
- Angola achieves the best progress in 2024
If 1,181 international matches were played in 2024 – a record for a calendar year – only 21 matches have taken place since the publication of the last FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking in November. As a result, there are few changes in this December edition.
As in 2023, Argentina (1re) ends up on top. France (2nd) and Spain (3rd) complete the podium for 2024. England (4th) Brazil (5th), Portugal (6th), the Netherlands (7th), Belgium ( 8th), Italy (9th) and Germany (10th) maintain their rank in the Top 10. Moreover, no movement is to be reported in the Top 100.
By climbing two ranks, Vietnam (114th, +2) made the best progression in terms of places. For its part, Hong Kong, China (155th, +1) collects the greatest number of points (+4.18) and moves up one place.
Ten other teams out of the 211 ranked end the year on a positive note: Gambia (125th, +1), India (126th, +1), Solomon Islands (147th, +1), Lesotho (149th, +1). 1), Singapore (160th, +1), Cuba (163rd, +1), Saint Lucia (167th, +1), Malta (168th, +1), American Samoa (187th, +1) and Gibraltar (196th, +1).
The team having played the most matches in 2024 (21), Angola (85th) can boast of having made the best progress over the past year. By climbing 32 places compared to 2023, the Palancas Negras are doing better than Jordan (64th, +23), and Fiji (148th, +20).
The next FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Rankings will be published on April 3, 2025.
Leader Argentina (unchanged)
Entries in the Top 10 None
Top 10 releases None
Total number of matches played 21
Most matches played Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, East Timor (3 matches each)
Biggest progression in terms of points Hong Kong, Chine (plus 4,18)
Biggest progression in terms of places Vietnam (plus 2)
Biggest drop in points Myanmar (minus 4.80)
Biggest decline in terms of places Indonesia, Myanmar (minus 2)
New entries in the ranking None
Ranking exits None
Inactive unranked teams Eritrea
