Brazil have retained their position as the world’s top-ranked nation in both men’s and women’s futsal, according to the latest FIFA rankings released in May 2026.
Away from futsal, anticipation continues to build for the FIFA World Cup 2026, set to take place across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Reports indicate that Nigerian music star Rema is expected to perform at the opening ceremony in Los Angeles.
Adding to the excitement, global pop icon Shakira has confirmed a collaboration with Burna Boy for the tournament’s official song, promising a high-profile musical showcase to match football’s biggest stage.
Softfootball understands that The updated rankings reflect a surge in global futsal activity as confirmed by FIFA on their official x handle, with 84 new women’s matches and 321 men’s matches taken into account.
Major tournaments such as the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026, Copa América de Futsal 2026, and UEFA Futsal EURO 2026 played key roles in shaping the standings.
FIFA posted:
The latest look at the FIFA Futsal Men’s World Rankings.
In the women’s rankings, the top six remain unchanged, with Brazil leading ahead of Spain, Portugal, Argentina, Italy, and Japan. Meanwhile, emerging nations like France made significant progress, climbing 15 places.
New entries including Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Maldives highlight the sport’s expanding global reach, bringing the total number of ranked women’s teams to 96.
On the men’s side, Brazil’s dominance was reinforced by their triumph at the Copa América, securing a record 12th title. They are followed by Portugal, Spain, Argentina, and Iran, whose strong continental performances have kept them among the elite.
With futsal expanding rapidly and the World Cup drawing closer, the global football landscape continues to grow both on and off the pitch.
