Official: Italy back into FIFA World Ranking Top 10

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·18 September 2025

Official: Italy back into FIFA World Ranking Top 10

Italy have climbed back into the FIFA World Ranking Top 10 following victories over Estonia and Israel in the World Cup qualifiers this month.

Italy have surged back into the FIFA Ranking Top 10 following recent wins over Estonia and Israel.

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FIFA World Ranking: Italy back into Top 10

BERGAMO, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 05: Giacomo Raspadori of Italy celebrates with teammates after scoring his team’s third goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Estonia at Stadio di Bergamo on September 05, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot/Getty Images)

Gennaro Gattuso made his debut as the Azzurri coach earlier this month, securing a 5-0 win over Estonia and a 5-4 victory against Israel.

Thanks to their latest wins, La Nazionale jumped to the second spot in the UEFA World Cup qualifiers Group I, but six points behind leaders Norway and with a worse goal difference.

As for the FIFA Ranking, defending World Cup champions Argentina have been overtaken by Spain (new leaders) and France (second spot).

BERGAMO, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 05: Federico Dimarco of Italy in action during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Estonia at Stadio di Bergamo on September 05, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot/Getty Images)

Portugal and Croatia have earned one position in the FIFA Ranking, moving into fifth and ninth spots, respectively, while Brazil (sixth) and Germany (12th) dropped by one and three positions.

Slovakia, coached by the Italian Francesco Calzona, are the team that made the most significant leap, going from 52nd to 42nd.

The next FIFA Ranking update will be released on October 23.