For the first time since 2018, after its coronation as world champion in Russia against Croatia, the French team became leader of the FIFA rankings. Even if they seemed, a priori, without stakes, the matches against Brazil (2-1) and Colombia (3-1), won in the United States, allowed the selection of Didier Deschamps to pass Spain. La Roja conceded the draw against Egypt on Tuesday evening in Barcelona (0-0) and left the field open to the Tricolores. France now has 1877.32 points and the Spanish 1876.40. Argentina, reigning world champion, completes the podium, with 1874.81 points.
The complete men’s FIFA rankings
A March truce which places the Blues as favorites
We already knew, given its individualities, the French team is favorite to win the next World Cup. The preparation matches allowed him to work on his automatisms and to oil his team. With two victories acquired in style and a pleasant game, the Blues will arrive with full confidence at the World Cup.
In 2018, the French team retained its first place in the world rankings for two months, moving to second and fourth thereafter. We now hope that she will be able to keep it for a long time, especially since the World Cup starts in… two months.
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