The report says Luis de la Fuente’s Spain moved above Argentina after defeating the reigning world champions 1-0 after extra time. It would mark Spain’s first return to No. 1 since January, strengthening the case for a side whose possession-based identity has been matched by tournament results.
Argentina are reported to have fallen to second, with France remaining third and England holding fourth. England’s position is notable because the report says Thomas Tuchel’s team defeated France to claim the bronze medal, yet remained behind them in the rankings.
Tournament performance carries clear weight in the immediate aftermath of a major finals. Spain’s rise and Argentina’s fall show how a single knockout result can have consequences beyond the trophy itself.
Morocco’s reported move to sixth is the biggest headline outside the traditional leading group. Their run has elevated them above Portugal, who are said to have dropped to seventh after exiting in the last 16.
Brazil are reported to have risen to fifth, while Belgium moved up to eighth and the Netherlands slipped to ninth. Mexico’s reported four-place rise into the top 10 adds another layer to an unusually fluid table.
Further down, Norway are said to be the biggest climbers, reaching 19th after a quarter-final run. Germany’s reported fall to 12th reflects the pressure on established powers when tournament progress does not match expectations.
The next international window will test whether these positions become a lasting new order or merely a snapshot of post-tournament emotion. Spain must now defend their place at the top, while Morocco will be watched closely as they attempt to turn a historic ranking into sustained elite status.