Italy rise in FIFA World Rankings after 3-1 victory over France

MILAN - NOVEMBER 12: Davide Frattesi of Italy celebrates scoring his team’s second goal with teammates during the UEFA Nations League 2026/27 group phase match between Italy and France at San Siro Stadium on November 12, 2026 in Milan. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot/Getty Images)

Italy have risen two places in the FIFA World Rankings following Thursday’ evening’s 3-1 victory over France in the Nations League, and as things stand, the Azzurri are currently rated as the 13th-best national team in the world. 

A brace from Pio Esposito and another goal from Davide Frattesi sent Italy on their way to a 3-1 victory at home against France in San Siro on Thursday evening, the first time that the Azzurri had beaten Les Bleus on home soil in 64 years. 

As a result of Thursday’s victory, Italy have risen two places in the FIFA World Rankings, from 15th up to 13th, overtaking Germany (14th) and Croatia (15th) in the process. 

The Azzurri will be hoping for a positive result away against Belgium on Sunday evening in order to push them closer to their next targets: Switzerland in 12th, Colombia in 11th and Mexico in 10th. 

A further update to the FIFA rankings will arrive next week (November 18).

Current FIFA World Rankings: Italy up to 13th

1. Spain (2013.17 points)
2. Argentina (1972.80 points)
3. France (1948.07 points)
4. England (1930.21 points)
5. Portugal (1807.69 points)
6. Brazil (1806.51 points)
7. Morocco (1805.34 points)
8. Belgium (1783.73 point)
9. Netherlands (1778.61 points)
10. Mexico (1738.48 points)
11. Colombia (1735.80 points)
12. Switzerland (1735.39 points)
13. Italy (1723.84 points)
14. Germany 1717.52 points)
15. Croatia (1710.12 points)
16. USA (1705.47 points)
17. Japan (1684.75 points)
18. Senegal (1648.84 points)
19. Norway (1637.89 points)
20. Uruguay (1635.54 points)