Croatia’s national football team has capped off 2025 by cementing its place among the world’s elite, finishing the year ranked 10th in the latest FIFA World Rankings with 1,716.88 points. This impressive standing places the Vatreni alongside traditional football powerhouses and highlights a strong campaign leading into the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Spain retained the top spot in the rankings, followed by Argentina, France and England, while Brazil, Portugal, the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany round out the rest of the top 10 above Croatia.
Finishing the year inside the top 10 not only underscores Croatia’s consistency on the international stage but also boosts confidence as the team prepares for a challenging World Cup group that includes England, Ghana and Panama.
Looking ahead, Croatia’s build‑up to the 2026 tournament will feature high‑profile friendlies, including a matchup with Brazil in Orlando, Florida, as Zlatko Dalić’s side fine‑tunes its squad and strategy.