Italy back into FIFA World Ranking Top 10

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).

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.

Latest FIFA Ranking Top 10 – updated September 18, 2025