FIFA Ranking: Beaten by Ivory Coast, France loses top spot to Argentina

Author: Gildas AmoussouPublished on: June 5, 2026Country: France

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FIFA Ranking: Beaten by Ivory Coast, France loses top spot to Argentina

France lost the top spot in the FIFA rankings after a 1-2 friendly defeat to Ivory Coast on June 4, 2026. Argentina climbs to first without playing, while Spain moves to second. France will face Northern Ireland on June 8 before their World Cup opener against Senegal on June 16.

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