What happened. Spain won the 2026 World Cup, beating Argentina in the final, and have since risen to the top of the FIFA rankings, displacing Argentina.

Spain's second World Cup title, 16 years after their first.
Spain previously won Euro 2024.
Argentina lost their number one ranking.

Spain's rise to number one reflects their recent dominance in international football.

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