In July’s FIFA World Rankings announced by the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), Türkiye’s national football team soared 16 places to secure the 26th spot, marking its highest climb since the rankings were established in 1992.
This rise, propelled by their performance at the 2024 UEFA European Football Championship (Euro 2024), ranks as the team’s third-largest ascent ever.
Under Italian head coach Vincenzo Montella, Türkiye’s ascent to the top underlines its status as the most improved nation following Venezuela’s impressive jump of 17 places in the same rankings.
Moreover, this achievement marks Türkiye’s highest position in the rankings since June 2017.
With 1,533 points, Türkiye holds steady at the 26th position in the rankings.
Among their UEFA Nations League counterparts, Wales ranks 30th, Iceland 71st and Montenegro 73rd.
According to the July rankings published on FIFA’s official website, Copa America champions Argentina maintain their top spot with 1,901 points, followed by France in second place with 1,854 points.
Euro 2024 champions Spain secured third place with 1,835 points, while England, the Euro 2024 finalists, hold fourth place with 1,812 points.
Brazil rounds out the top five with 1,785 points.
The next FIFA World Rankings will be unveiled on Sept. 19, 2024, continuing to track the global football landscape.
