Overview
- FIFA’s January 2026 update lists Mexico at No. 16, down one spot from the previous ranking.
- Senegal climbed seven places to No. 12 after winning the Africa Cup of Nations over Morocco, pushing several teams down.
- Morocco moved up to eighth, and the United States sits at No. 15 as CONCACAF’s highest-ranked side.
- Spain, Argentina, France, England, and Brazil continue to occupy the top five positions.
- Analysts note Mexico has not been in the top 10 since March 2022, pointing to results like a 4-0 loss to Colombia as evidence of deeper issues.