Belgium's eighth‑place FIFA ranking solidifies after recent wins

Belgium have retained their eighth place in the FIFA world ranking after the latest Nations League round, thanks to a 3‑0 victory over Turkey and a draw for the Netherlands in Athens. The Red Devils now sit on 1 779.17 points, just ahead of the Dutch at 1 778.61.

Belgium adds 4.68 points

The win over Turkey awarded Belgium 4.68 points, lifting them to 1 779.17 and cementing their eighth‑place status in the new ranking. Portugal earned 5.02 points, keeping them just ahead of Belgium. The Nations League points gain and loss carry less weight than World Cup results, yet they can still shift the seeding for future tournaments.

France drew 1‑1 with Italy, losing 3.38 points but remaining third in the top ten. Italy gained the same 3.38 points, staying at fifteenth. The United States beat Chile but did not collect enough points to close the gap, leaving the top‑ten order largely unchanged.

Portugal climbs, Belgium stalls as the Netherlands press

Narrow margin with chasers

The Netherlands, unbeaten under Xavi, sit less than one point behind Belgium with 1 778.61 points. Mexico, Colombia and Croatia failed to win, widening the gap to the teams just below the top eight. The margin between Belgium and its nearest rivals is now particularly small, and the seventh place remains out of reach.

Portugal’s 5.02‑point gain leaves them ahead of Belgium, preserving the current order in the top ten. Despite two defeats to France in the same period, the Red Devils have preserved a status quo that keeps them comfortably within the elite group.

Belgium retains its eighth FIFA ranking despite two wins

There appears to be light at the end of the tunnel, the source added, signalling optimism for Belgium’s upcoming fixtures.