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Spain midfielder Rodri (16) hoists the trophy with teammates following Spain's win of the FIFA World Cup final, in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, July 19, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
By The Canadian Press

World Cup champs Spain returns to No. 1 as Canada remains 30th in FIFA men’s rankings

Jul 20, 2026 | 2:20 PM

ZURICH — Canada remained No. 30 in the latest FIFA men’s world rankings released Monday, while World Cup champion Spain climbed back to No. 1 after its title victory.

Spain moved up one place to replace Argentina, which slipped to second after Sunday’s 1-0 extra-time loss in the World Cup final.

Canada held its position after reaching the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time before falling 3-0 to Morocco in the round of 16.

Mexico climbed four places to 10th to return to the top 10 for the first time since March 2022.

Norway recorded the biggest rise in the rankings, jumping 12 places to 19th after reaching the World Cup quarterfinals.

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Germany fell out of the top 10, dropping two places to 12th, after failing to reach the round of 16.


This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 20, 2026.

The Canadian Press

by The Canadian Press

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