Italy climb in FIFA rankings: Azzurri now up to tenth | OneFootball

After weeks of waiting, news has arrived that brings a smile to the faces of Azzurri fans: Italy is back in the top ten of the FIFA Ranking. The double victory against Estonia and Israel in the World Cup qualifiers allowed Gattuso’s men to climb one spot and settle into tenth place. An encouraging sign, especially after months of ups and downs.

Spain returns as queen, Germany in free fall: Italy climbs the ranks

The new update, which takes into account over two hundred matches played across the globe, has revolutionized the world hierarchy. Spain returns to the top of the ranking for the first time since 2014, ousting Messi’s Argentina and company. The Red Fury, eleven years after their last time, reclaim the top spot, followed by an increasingly solid France. The Albiceleste must settle for third place, thus ending a long period at the summit.

The Ranking brings more surprises: Portugal and Croatia gain ground, Brazil drops to sixth place, while Germany sensationally falls out of the top ten after their defeat to Slovakia. The Germans, now twelfth, have not been outside the top ten since October 2024. And it is Slovakia itself that has made the most significant leap: up ten positions to 42nd place. Important progress has also come from less renowned teams such as Gambia, Madagascar, Paraguay, and even the Faroe Islands, who have managed to significantly improve their standings. The next FIFA Ranking update is set for October 23: another date to mark in red to measure the progress of the Azzurri, who are called upon to win their upcoming matches to hope for direct qualification for the next World Cup.

Andrea Alati

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