Colombia players prior to a match for the South American Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires (Argentina).
Photo: EFE – Adan González
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The FIFA announced this Thursday the update of its world ranking of male selections, in which it includes the results of the last international window, which had matches of the qualifiers towards the World Cup of the next year and continental tournaments such as the League of Nations.
The Colombian National Team played in that period two games. First he tied without goals against Peru in the Metropolitan of Barranquilla and days later he distributed points again, but in the Monumental of Buenos Aires, where he matched with Argentina (1-1).
After distributing points twice, the national team recorded a score of 1679.46, which allowed him to stay in box 14 of the world ladder. The tricolor is the fourth best Latin American selection.
Those led by Néstor Lorenzo will see action again in two months, to face the last two dates of the road to the United States World Cup, Mexico and Canada 2026. On September 4 they will receive Bolivia and 9, on the last date, they will visit Venezuela.
In the first place of the FIFA ranking continues Argentinathat in addition to leading the South American tie, it records 1900.92 points. The albiceleste, current champion of the Copa América and the World Cup, has been at the top of the list for more than two years.
The international ranking podium completes it SpaceChampion of the Eurocup 2024, with 1867.09 points, and Francewhich remains in third place with 1862.03. Both selected come from playing the final four of the UEFA Nations League.
The other selections that make up the Top 10 are: England, Brazil, Portugal – which was proclaimed champion in the Nations League – Netherlands, Belgium and Croatia.
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