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Spain extends lead atop FIFA rankings, Zidane's France remains third

Despite three victories and a draw during the Nations League window, Zinédine Zidane's France gains no ground in the FIFA rankings and remains third, far behind an unstoppable Spain.

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Spain extends lead atop FIFA rankings, Zidane's France remains third
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Zinédine Zidane’s France makes no progress in the FIFA rankings. Despite a positive record during the international Nations League window — three victories and a draw — the Blues remain third with 1,958.86 points, unable to close the gap on their pursuers.

Zidane had launched his tenure as head coach on solid footing. France won away in Turkey (0-1) and Belgium (0-1), before being held by Italy (1-1), then dominated the Red Devils again at Stade de France (4-1). These results earned 9.88 additional points, insufficient to shake up the world hierarchy.

Spain, meanwhile, continues to distance everyone else. With 2,011.57 points, La Roja achieved a perfect record in the Nations League, gaining 15.7 more points. The world champions successively beat England (3-2), Croatia (4-1), Czechia (3-1), then Croatia again (2-1). The gap with France now exceeds 50 points.

Argentina holds second place with 1,972.80 points. The Albiceleste notably celebrated Lionel Messi during his final international match, a 3-0 victory over Benin.

Outside the podium, England sits fourth (1,925.59 pts), ahead of Portugal (1,807.69 pts), Brazil (1,806.51 pts) and Morocco (1,805.34 pts), these three nations separated by less than two points. Belgium (1,779.17 pts) and the Netherlands (1,778.61 pts) complete the top 10, ahead of Mexico (1,746.04 pts).

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