Overview
- Netherlands climb to sixth after two qualifying wins, edging Brazil on points 1,759.96 to 1,758.85.
- Portugal holds fifth despite losing 1.55 ranking points from a home win over Ireland and a draw with Hungary in qualifying.
- France slips to third as Spain lead on 1,880.76 points and Argentina close in on 1,872.43.
- Germany return to the top 10 in tenth place, with Croatia dropping to eleventh.
- Cabo Verde sit 71st as the highest-ranked Portuguese-speaking African nation following their first World Cup qualification.