What happened
FIFA published its September 2026 futsal world rankings and the headline result is stability at the top. Brazil remains No. 1 in both the men's and women's futsal rankings. The composition of the top ten on both lists did not change in this update.
Why it matters
A ranking that keeps the same top ten suggests recent international futsal activity produced few surprises among the leading nations. For tournament planners, federations and coaches, unchanged top-tier positions reinforce the existing pecking order for seeding and expectations ahead of upcoming competitions.
Women's ranking: positions to note
On the women's list Brazil is followed by Spain in second and Portugal in third. One of the clearer movements reported was Croatia, which moved up three places to 32nd. Beyond those specifics the top ten remained the same as in the last published list.
Men's ranking: positions to note
The men's ranking also kept its top ten intact. Portugal and Spain occupy the immediate spots behind Brazil, with Portugal placed second and Spain third. The biggest positional change called out in the men's list was Zambia, which climbed four places to reach 82nd.
Small shifts lower down
The update included only a few changes outside the top tier. Croatia's rise to 32nd in the women's ranking and Zambia's four-place climb to 82nd in the men's ranking were the most notable movements highlighted in FIFA's September release. These changes indicate limited activity or results influencing movement among many nations.
Next steps and timing
FIFA said the next update for both men's and women's futsal rankings will appear in December 2026. National federations and followers can expect the rankings to reflect any international fixtures, qualifiers or tournaments played between now and that date.
Takeaway for readers
If you track futsal standings, the September 2026 rankings confirm Brazil's dominant position on both the men's and women's sides and show minimal top-tier disruption. Federations outside the top ten saw only modest upward movement in this edition, so attention will turn to December's update for potential change.