Brazil maintains its status as the top nation in both men’s and women’s futsal, as confirmed by the latest FIFA rankings released in May 2026.
Outside of futsal, excitement is mounting for the FIFA World Cup 2026, which is scheduled to take place across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Recent reports suggest that Nigerian artist Rema will perform at the opening ceremony in Los Angeles.
In a notable development, global music icon Shakira has announced a collaboration with Burna Boy for the official song of the tournament, indicating a prominent musical event that aligns with football’s greatest stage.
Softfootball reports that the updated rankings reflect a significant rise in international futsal engagements, as noted by FIFA on their official social media account, including 84 new women’s matches and 321 men’s matches contributing to the standings.
Noteworthy competitions such as the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026, Copa América de Futsal 2026, and UEFA Futsal EURO 2026 were instrumental in influencing the rankings.
According to FIFA:
The latest look at the FIFA Futsal Men’s World Rankings.
In the women’s rankings, the top six spots remain stable, with Brazil on top followed by Spain, Portugal, Argentina, Italy, and Japan. Additionally, nations like France have made notable advancements, moving up 15 places.
New teams such as Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Maldives reflect the sport’s growing global footprint, increasing the number of ranked women’s teams to 96.
In the men’s rankings, Brazil’s top position is reinforced by their victory at the Copa América, securing a record 12th title. They are followed by Portugal, Spain, Argentina, and Iran, who have maintained their status among the top contenders through strong performances.
As futsal continues to grow rapidly and the World Cup approaches, the global landscape of football is evolving both on and off the field.
