Updated rankings finally surfaced 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, attention from fans.
France and Argentina stayed near to the top. Five teams already got sent home. Cristiano Ronaldo’s dynamic play helped lift his team up, ESPN said.
ESPN also released FIFA’s June 2026 Men’s Top 50 World Rankings. Messi, Mbappé and Haaland turned in impressive games the same day. AP News and Yahoo Sports noted how their performances shifted the global rankings.