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Spain stay atop FIFA rankings; Portugal rise to fifth

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Spain Stay Atop FIFA Rankings; Portugal Rise To Fifth

By IANS News October 08, 2026 • 09:26 AM View: 129

FIFA World Cup: Spain have pulled further ahead of second-placed Argentina on the FIFA world ranking, while Portugal and Switzerland have jumped two places to fifth and 12th respectively.

Australia, Canada, Cote d'Ivoire, Sweden, Greece, Mali and South Africa were also among the multiple-position risers on the latest edition of the global ladder.

TAGS South Africa FIFA World Cup Lamine Yamal Jorge Jesus UEFA Nations League World Cup

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