FIFA World Rankings November 2021: Top 10 Nations

#3 France - 1786.15 points

Spain v France – UEFA Nations League 2021 Final

France won the UEFA Nations League in October. It was a great way to silence their detractors who had started pointing fingers at them following their exit from Euro 2020 in the Round of 16.

Didier Deschamps' men have looked intimidating and have shown great character over the past few months. They thumped Kazakhstan 8-0 in their first qualifying game in November. Kylian Mbappe scored four goals in that game.

Les Bleus then got the better Finland, beating them by a 2-0 scoreline to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. They retained a comfortable six-point lead at the top of Group D of the European World Cup Qualifiers.

The French national side gained 6.91 rating points in November and maintained their place at third in the FIFA World Rankings.

#2 Brazil - 1826.35 points

Brazil v Colombia - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Qualifier

Brazil remain unbeaten in the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. They are at the top of the CONMEBOL Qualifiers with 11 wins and two draws from 13 matches so far. Tite is still figuring out the right configuration for this talented squad of players but they already look capable of going toe-to-toe with the best in the business.

Brazil played two games in November. They beat Colombia 1-0 thanks to a 72nd minute strike from Lucas Paqueta. The Selecao then played out a goalless draw against Argentina. Both Brazil and Argentina have secured World Cup qualification from South America.

Brazil picked up 5.99 rating points in November to maintain their place at second in the FIFA World Rankings.

#1 Belgium - 1828.45 points

Belgium v France – UEFA Nations League 2021 Semi-final

Belgium have finally come within touching distance of the chasing pack. They just have a two point lead over Brazil right now. The Belgian Red Devils played two World Cup Qualifiers in November. They beat Estonia 3-1 before playing out a 1-1 draw against Wales.

Roberto Martinez's men have qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup rather comfortably. But they lost 3.88 points in November. There is a feeling that their run at the top of the FIFA World Rankings could be coming to an end soon.