FIFA world rankings confirmed ahead of World Cup with new No.1 after England loseThe field for World Cup 2026 is now complete with the international break over and there is a new World No. 1 topping the FIFA rankingsView 3 Images England were beaten 1-0 by Japan to end the latest international break (Image: Getty)England remain fourth in the FIFA world rankings after a lacklustre international break. This quartet will all be seeded at the upcoming World Cup and won't be able to meet each other until the semi-final stage. Scotland will be at the World Cup but their international break was poor enough to drop them five places to 43rd. The Republic of Ireland were eliminated from World Cup contention by Czechia but remain at 59th in the FIFA rankings.

Source: Daily Mirror April 02, 2026 11:42 UTC