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New Delhi: India have slipped six spots and now positioned at 142nd in the world, according to the latest FIFA rankings released on Wednesday. The drop came after a disappointing performance in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers, where the Blue Tigers failed to win a single match out of the five.
India’s struggles continued with a 1-2 defeat against Singapore on October 14, which ended their hopes of qualifying for the tournament, and a 0-1 defeat against Bangladesh on Tuesday, further deepening their woes.
India's lowest-ever position in the FIFA World rankings remains 173, which was recorded in March 2015. The drop in the rankings has intensified the concerns about the condition of Indian football, particularly regarding the uncertain future of the Indian Super League (ISL).
Spain continues to maintain the top position in the latest FIFA men's world rankings ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The USA jumped two positions, surpassing rival Mexico.
After thrashing Uruguay 5-1 at Tampa's Raymond James Stadium, the USA moved to the No. 14 spot, while Mexico slipped to No.15. Following Spain in the FIFA rankings are Argentina, France, England, and Brazil, which moved up two places. Portugal, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Croatia are completing the top 10.
Morocco (11), Italy (12) and Colombia (13) were ranked ahead of the USMNT, with Italy slipping three spots. After Mexico in the No. 15 spot, the top 20 include Uruguay (16), Switzerland (17), Japan (18), Senegal (19) and Iran (20).
The FIFA World Cup is set to be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19, 2026. A total of 42 teams have already advanced through continental qualifying tournaments.
