Ukraine rises one position in the FIFA ranking after two consecutive losses.
The Ukrainian national team has risen one position in the FIFA ranking
Despite losing matches in the Nations League, the Ukrainian national team has improved its position in the FIFA ranking. Currently, it is in 24th place, up from 25th.
Ukraine has 1548.29 points, compared to its previous 1567.25 points.
Although Ukraine is outside the top 12 among European national teams, it lacks the points to be in the first pot in the draw for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
Russia, which is suspended from international tournaments, has dropped one position and is now in 34th place in the ranking.
FIFA ranking as of September 19, 2024 (previous position in parentheses):
- Argentina - 1889.02
- France - 1851.92
- Spain - 1836.42
- England - 1817.28
- Brazil - 1772.02
- Belgium - 1768.14
- Netherlands - 1759.95
- Portugal - 1752.14
- Colombia - 1738.72
- Italy - 1726.31
- ...
- South Korea - 1572.61
- Ukraine - 1548.29
- Australia - 1544.3
It is worth noting that the Ukrainian national team started the new season of the Nations League with a defeat. In the second match against the Czech Republic, they also failed to secure a victory.
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