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 unveiled fresh lists, focus from fans.
France and Argentina stayed right to the top. Five teams already got sent home. Cristiano Ronaldo’s impressive play helped lift his team up, ESPN said.
ESPN also put out 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.