The Spanish national team has lost its lead in the FIFA Ranking after drawing 0-0 with Egypt at the RCDE Stadium in Barcelona. This draw, together with France's good run of victories during the last international window in March 2026, has caused a change at the top of world football on the eve of the World Cup
Luis de la Fuente's team failed to overcome the solid defense of the African team in a special match, marked by the debut of Joan Garcia in goal in Cornella. With this draw, Spain drops to second place, while Argentina remains in third place on the podium.
The new update of the world ranking after the international friendlies reflects a great equality in the upper part. France took advantage of their victory over Brazil to surpass 1874 points and overtake Spain by a very narrow margin.
This adverse result leaves a fact that draws the attention of analysts: never has a team that has started a World Cup cycle as the number one in the ranking has ended up winning the title. Dropping to second place could reduce the pressure on the Spanish team ahead of the tournament in June. Meanwhile, Morocco remains the only African team in the top 10.