England National Football Team Standings: FIFA Ranking, World Cup and Nations League
Key Facts: England at 31 October 2026
- FIFA ranking: 4th with 1,922.83 points (published 20 July 2026).
- World Cup 2026: third place, after a 6-4 win over France in the bronze final.
- Nations League A3: 2nd with 9 points after four games, three behind Spain.
- Head coach: Thomas Tuchel.
Short answer: England are fourth in the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking published on 20 July 2026, with 1,922.83 points. They finished third at the 2026 World Cup and are second in Nations League Group A3 with 9 points from four games, three behind Spain, under head coach Thomas Tuchel.
This FootGoal page tracks the England national football team standings from official sources only: the FIFA ranking, the World Cup 2026 results and the current UEFA Nations League table. Every figure below is dated, so you can see when it was last updated. For the players and wider history, see our England national team page, or compare with the Portugal national football team.
Where do England stand right now?
England are in the top four of the world ranking, had a strong World Cup and sit second in their Nations League group. The table summarises the three standings.
| Competition | Position | Record | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking | 4th | 1,922.83 points | 20 July 2026 |
| FIFA World Cup 2026 | 3rd (bronze final winners) | W6 D1 L1, 20 goals for, 12 against | 18 July 2026 |
| UEFA Nations League 2026/27, League A Group 3 | 2nd | 4 played, 9 points, goal difference +11 | 6 October 2026 |
What is England’s FIFA world ranking?
England are fourth in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking, published on 20 July 2026, with 1,922.83 points. Spain, the World Cup winners, lead the table with 1,995.88 points, followed by Argentina (1,970.37) and France (1,948.97). FIFA’s next release is scheduled for 18 November 2026, after the November Nations League games.
| Rank | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 1,995.88 |
| 2 | Argentina | 1,970.37 |
| 3 | France | 1,948.97 |
| 4 | England | 1,922.83 |
How did England do at the 2026 World Cup?
England won Group L with two wins and a draw, then beat DR Congo, Mexico and Norway (after extra time) to reach the semi-final. Argentina won that game 2-1, and England took third place by beating France 6-4 in the bronze final in Miami on 18 July 2026. Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final. Across eight matches England scored 20 goals and conceded 12.
| Date (2026) | Stage | Result | Stadium | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun | Group L | England 4-2 Croatia | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | 70,389 |
| 23 Jun | Group L | England 0-0 Ghana | Boston Stadium, Boston | 63,983 |
| 27 Jun | Group L | Panama 0-2 England | New York/New Jersey Stadium | 80,663 |
| 1 Jul | Round of 32 | England 2-1 Congo DR | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | 68,239 |
| 5 Jul | Round of 16 | Mexico 2-3 England | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | 80,824 |
| 11 Jul | Quarter-final | Norway 1-2 England (won in extra time) | Miami Stadium, Miami | 64,478 |
| 15 Jul | Semi-final | England 1-2 Argentina | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | 68,239 |
| 18 Jul | Bronze final | France 4-6 England | Miami Stadium, Miami | 64,478 |
In FIFA’s official tournament statistics, Jude Bellingham scored 7 goals for England, Harry Kane 6 and Bukayo Saka 3. Bellingham finished third in the overall scoring list behind Kylian Mbappe (10) and Lionel Messi (8). For the whole tournament, see our World Cup 2026 guide, the final report and the fixtures and results.
Where do England stand in the Nations League 2026/27?
England are second in League A Group 3 after four of six matchdays, with three wins and one defeat. The defeat was 3-2 at home to Spain on 26 September; since then England beat Czechia 2-0 away, Croatia 7-0 away and Czechia 3-0 at Wembley. The top two in each group reach the quarter-finals in March 2027.
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 5 | +7 | 12 |
| 2 | England | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 3 | +11 | 9 |
| 3 | Croatia | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 14 | -10 | 3 |
| 4 | Czechia | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 10 | -8 | 0 |
| Date | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2026 | England 2-3 Spain | Wembley Stadium, London |
| 29 Sep 2026 | Czechia 0-2 England | Fortuna Arena, Prague |
| 3 Oct 2026 | Croatia 0-7 England | Stadion HNK Rijeka, Rijeka |
| 6 Oct 2026 | England 3-0 Czechia | Wembley Stadium, London |
Two games remain: Croatia at Wembley on Thursday 12 November 2026 and Spain at the Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid on Sunday 15 November 2026 (both 19:45 GMT). England’s goal difference of +11 is the best in the group, but Spain hold a three-point lead, so the Madrid game is likely to decide the group winner.
Who is England’s head coach?
Thomas Tuchel leads the England men’s team. He was in charge for the 2026 World Cup and the current Nations League campaign, according to FIFA’s official World Cup 2026 squad data, which lists him as head coach, and the England Football website.
What happens next?
- 12 November 2026: England v Croatia, Wembley (Nations League).
- 15 November 2026: Spain v England, Wanda Metropolitano, Madrid (Nations League).
- 18 November 2026: next FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking release.
- March 2027: Nations League quarter-finals for the top two in each group.
Sources
- FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking (published 20 July 2026)
- FIFA World Cup 2026 (official match data and player statistics)
- UEFA Nations League standings
- England Football (The FA)
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does England rank in the FIFA World Ranking?
England are fourth in the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking published on 20 July 2026, with 1,922.83 points. Spain lead with 1,995.88 points.
How did England do at the 2026 World Cup?
England finished third. They won Group L, beat DR Congo, Mexico and Norway in the knockout rounds, lost 2-1 to Argentina in the semi-final and beat France 6-4 in the bronze final on 18 July 2026.
Where do England stand in the Nations League 2026/27?
England are second in League A Group 3 with 9 points from four games (3 wins, 1 defeat) and a goal difference of +11. Spain lead with 12 points. Standings are as of 6 October 2026.
Who is England’s head coach?
Thomas Tuchel is England’s men’s head coach, as listed in FIFA’s official World Cup 2026 squad data and on the England Football website.
When are England’s next Nations League games?
England host Croatia at Wembley on Thursday 12 November 2026 and play Spain at the Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid on Sunday 15 November 2026. Both kick off at 19:45 GMT.
Who scored the most goals for England at the World Cup?
Jude Bellingham scored 7 goals, ahead of Harry Kane with 6 and Bukayo Saka with 3, according to FIFA’s official tournament statistics.
