Italy is no longer among the top ten powerhouses of world football. With the official FIFA ranking update, the national team slips to eleventh place, overtaken by Germany and Croatia. This is yet another clear sign that the Azzurri's rebuilding journey is far from complete and that recent international results continue to take their toll.
Argentina, the reigning world champions, remains firmly at the top of the world rankings, ahead of a Spain in great form and an ever-competitive France. England and Brazil are behind them, while Portugal is the one to make the headlines, climbing to sixth place after their triumph in the Nations League. They are followed by the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and, in tenth place, a Croatia that confirms its solid and cynical nature.
For the Azzurri, this is a symbolic but also substantial downgrade: losing ground in the rankings means facing tougher opponents in future draws, as well as confirming the ups and downs of recent years. Costa Rica also made positive headlines, climbing 14 spots to XNUMXth, confirming how balance and unpredictability now dominate the international football landscape.
Article published by Vincenzo Scarpa on July 10, 2025, at 11:25 PM
Vincenzo Scarpa, Journalist for Cronache della Campania and
Political Science student at the University of Naples Federico II.
Passionate about all types of sports, he loves to write and talk mainly about football.
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This is news that gives pause for thought about the state of Italian football. Despite its efforts, the national team hasn't regained its place among the top teams, and the results speak for themselves. Urgent change is needed to regain competitiveness.