Argentina's FIFA ranking revealed 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 they were first for much of the year, they lost this position in the last double FIFA date in October.

Thus, the Albiceleste ended up in second place in the FIFA ranking with 1873.33 points, below the Spanish National Team, which leads with 1877.18 points. Additionally, the French National Team is third 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 first place in the ranking. To do this, they must win their two matches and wait for other results. Additionally, they could face Spain in the Finalissima, a crucial match for this.

Possible opponents 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 is important to note that they will not be able to face any team from Pot 1, nor any other Conmebol opponent.

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