Not number 1: Argentina learn FIFA ranking for 2026 World Cup draw | OneFootball

After defeating Angola 2-0 in a friendly match, the Argentine National Team concluded its football participation in 2025. Following this last FIFA date, the ranking was updated, which will be important for the 2026 World Cup draw, as it determines the position in the pots.

Looking ahead to the draw that will take place on December 5 in the United States, the team led by Lionel Scaloni already knows its position in the ranking. Although it was in first place for much of the year, it lost this position in the last double FIFA date in October.

Thus, the Albiceleste finished in second place in the FIFA ranking with 1873.33 points, just below Spain, which leads with 1877.18 points. Additionally, France appears in third place and close to both, with 1870 points.

As a result, the Argentine National Team will be part of Pot 1 in the draw and will be the seed of its group. In this phase of the World Cup, it will not be able to face another South American country, so if drawn, it will automatically move to the next group.

It is worth noting that in the March FIFA date, with the groups already formed for the World Cup, Argentina could regain the top spot in the ranking. To do this, it must win its two matches and await other results. Additionally, it could face Spain in the Finalissima, a crucial match for this.

Possible rivals for the Argentine National Team in the 2026 World Cup: Pot 2: Croatia, Morocco, Senegal, Switzerland, Japan, Iran, South Korea, Austria or Australia.

Pot 3: Norway, Panama, Egypt, Algeria, Scotland, Tunisia, Ivory Coast, Uzbekistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia or South Africa.

Pot 4: Jordan, Cape Verde, Ghana, Curaçao, Haiti, New Zealand, Europe Playoff 1, Europe Playoff 2, Europe Playoff 3, Europe Playoff 4, Intercontinental Playoff 1 or Intercontinental Playoff 2. It should be noted that it will not be able to face any team from Pot 1, nor another Conmebol rival.

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