FIFA have launched their up to date world rankings for November, and it brings one other unwelcome setback for Italy. The Azzurri have slipped three locations in comparison with October’s checklist, falling to twelfth, their lowest place in practically 4 years.
The drop displays Italy’s current struggles, together with the expensive defeat to Norway at San Siro.
MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 16: Erling Haaland of Norway celebrates with teammates after scoring his group’s second purpose in the course of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Norway at San Siro Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
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Their present rating mirrors the turbulence of the post-Euro 2021 cycle: after climbing as excessive as fourth following their triumph underneath Roberto Mancini, Italy crashed down the desk after lacking the 2022 World Cup and have been unable to regain stability.
Italy slip beneath Germany, Croatia & Morocco in world rankings
Spain stay prime of the , forward of Argentina and France, whereas England keep fourth. The largest transfer inside the highest 5 comes from Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil, who rise two spots into fifth place after their current resurgence.
Italy have slipped beneath the likes of Germany, Croatia and Morocco with the most recent rankings.
MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 16: Pio Esposito of Italy makes an attempt to separate a confrontation between Gianluca Mancini of Italy and Erling Haaland of Norway in the course of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Norway at San Siro Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Pictures)
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For Italy, the results of this are anticipated to haven’t any impression on their World Cup seeding.
The draw for the group stage takes place at first of December however seeing because the , they are going to be positioned in Pot 4, pending affirmation from FIFA. Nonetheless, if Italy had certified mechanically, this slide down the rankings would have seen the Azzurri drop into Pot Two.