Ukraine national team learned its place in the updated FIFA rankings

The International Football Federation (FIFA) has updated the national team rankings – the Ukrainian team retained the 28th place it occupied in November, with 1,557.47 points.

After the announcement of the previous rating, the “blue-yellow” team did not play in official matches. Let us also remind you that Sergei Rebrov’s team has made it to the play-offs in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers and will face the Swedish national team in the semi-finals at home on March 26.

If they win this match, the Ukrainian team will compete in the play-off final on March 31 with the winner of the Poland-Albania duo to get a ticket to the 2026 World Cup.

Sweden’s national team ranks 43rd in the FIFA rankings (1,487.13 points), Poland ranks 31st (1,532.04), and Albania ranks 63rd (1,401.07).

Spain continues to lead the rankings, with Argentina in second place and the French team in the top three.

FIFA ranking As of 22.12.2025

• 1. Spain – 1877.18
• 2.Argentina – 1873.33
• 3. France – 1870.00
• 4. England – 1834.12
• 5. Brazil – 1760.46
• 6. Portugal – 1760.38
• 7. Netherlands – 1756.27
• 8. Belgium – 1730.71
• 9. Germany – 1724.15
• 10. Croatia – 1716.88
• 28.Ukraine – 1557.47