As the final standings for the 2026 World Cup draw near, it's clear that there will be some major changes to the current rankings. Here are some of the top highlights from the latest standings update:

1. Brazil has dropped out of the top 10 after finishing third in Group C at the Copa America earlier this year. This marks the first time since 2014 that Brazil has failed to make the quarter-finals of a major tournament.

2. Spain has also fallen out of the top 10 after failing to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The Spaniards have now missed out on two consecutive major tournaments.

3. France has climbed into the top 10 after winning the 2021 UEFA Nations League Final and reaching the semi-finals of Euro 2021. However, they still face stiff competition from Belgium and Germany in their group.

4. Argentina has remained in the top 10 despite losing their opening game of the 2022 Copa América. They have won all three of their other matches and are currently tied with Spain for second place in Group A.

5. Germany has risen up the rankings after qualifying for the 2022 FIFA World Cup without dropping a single point. They have won all six of their games so far and are currently sitting in second place in Group F.

Overall, these results highlight the changing landscape of football and how difficult it is to maintain one's position in the top ten. With just under a month until the start of the 2026 World Cup, teams will need to work hard if they want to secure their spot in the competition.