FIFA: Zidane's Blues remain third after wins

Zinédine Zidane began his tenure as manager of the French national team during the international window of the Nations League, where the Blues accumulated three wins and a draw, earning 9.88 points but remaining in third place of the FIFA ranking.

Summary of the confrontations

The Blues first dominated Turkey away with a 1‑0 victory, then beat Belgium also away 1‑0. In the return leg, they were held to a draw by Italy (1‑1) before winning again against the Red Devils 4‑1 at the Stade de France.

These results earned them 9.88 points during this autumn gathering, but they remain stuck in third place of the FIFA world ranking. Spain and Argentina occupy the top two spots, respectively with 2011.57 points and 1972.80 points.

France rolls on with surprising lineup against the Red Devils

Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, celebrated its last international match by beating Benin 3‑0. La Roja, for its part, posted a flawless Nations League campaign, gaining 15.7 points more than the previous season.

England first secured a 3‑2 win in England. It then beat Croatia 4‑1, the Czech Republic 3‑1, and again defeated Croatia 2‑1 on Tuesday evening.

An emotional scene at the Stade de France between Zidane and Jacquet

The FIFA top 10 ranking is as follows: Spain in first place with 2011.57 points, Argentina second with 1972.80 points, France third with 1958.86 points, England fourth with 1925.59 points, Portugal fifth with 1807.69 points, Brazil sixth with 1806.51 points, Morocco seventh with 1805.34 points, Belgium eighth with 1779.17 points, the Netherlands ninth with 1778.61 points and Mexico tenth with 1746.04 points.