Updated rankings finally emerged after World Cup matches on Day 13. Big outlets like The New York Times, CBS Sports, USA Today and ESPN Global all posted fresh lists, attention from fans.
France and Argentina stayed close to the top. Five teams already got sent home. Cristiano Ronaldo’s strong play helped raise his team up, ESPN said.
ESPN also published FIFA’s June 2026 Men’s Top 50 World Rankings. Messi, Mbappé and Haaland turned in big games the same day. AP News and Yahoo Sports noted how their performances shifted the global rankings.