Super Eagles Remain 26th as Spain Tops FIFA Rankings

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have maintained their position as the 26th best football team in the world according to the latest FIFA rankings. Spain has leapfrogged Argentina to reclaim the top spot after defeating Argentina 1-0, causing Argentina to drop to second place.

The rankings reflect significant changes following the recent matches, with Spain's victory allowing them to regain their position at the summit, which they had surrendered in April. The top ten FIFA rankings also saw Brazil in fifth place, Morocco as the highest-ranked African team at sixth, and Portugal in seventh.

Other notable rankings include Belgium at eighth, the Netherlands at ninth, and Mexico returning to the top ten at tenth. The rankings are influenced by the performances of teams in the ongoing preparations for the 2026 World Cup.