May 1, 2026
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Mexico and Italy back in Top 10; India at 104th in FIFA ranking

With no fewer than 160 full internationals played in November, including qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup, CAF Africa Cup of Nations, and UEFA EURO 2020, the latest edition of the FIFA World Ranking sees plenty of movement.

While the podium remains unchanged, Belgium have widened the gap on their immediate pursuers France. Third-placed Brazil are closing in on Les Bleus after extending their perfect start in South American qualifying for Qatar 2022. Indian national team gained 4 places and are ranked 104th in the world.

Despite the lack of movement at the summit, there are some familiar faces back in the Top 10, with Mexico and Italy making their return after nine and four years respectively. Croatia and Colombia are the two teams dropping out.

A little further down, Romania and Hungary have also made impressive gains, while Egypt and Cameroon move into the Top 50 at the expense of Costa Rica and Ghana . However, the biggest climbers this month are two other African sides: Equatorial Guinea and Burundi .

Mexico and Italy back in Top 10; India at 104th in FIFA ranking

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Mexico and Italy back in Top 10; India at 104th in FIFA ranking

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