Overview
- FIFA released its final 2025 men's rankings on December 22, placing Spain first, Argentina second, France third, England fourth and Brazil fifth.
- Brazil's position reflects a rebound from September's seventh after Carlo Ancelotti took charge, with friendlies against France and Croatia scheduled in March as final tune-ups.
- The December update incorporated few results, and for Brazil only the 1-1 friendly draw with Tunisia counted.
- Brazil will open Group C against Morocco on June 13 in New Jersey, then face Haiti on June 19 in Philadelphia and Scotland on June 24 in Miami.
- Morocco climbed to 11th after a title-winning Arab Cup run, raising the caliber of Brazil's first World Cup opponent.