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Northern Ireland jump six places in FIFA world rankings after impressive international window

The men’s team remain some way short of their all-time high of 20th, achieved in September 2017…

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 10:19 AM
Northern Ireland jump six places in FIFA world rankings after impressive international window
Key Things to Know
  • Northern Ireland rose six spots in the FIFA world rankings following an unbeaten four-game Nations League run.
  • Michael O'Neill's team leads Group B2 after beating Ukraine 3-0 and Georgia 1-0.
  • The men's team improved on their September 2025 ranking of 72nd.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Northern Ireland's men's national team has risen six places in the latest FIFA world rankings following an unbeaten four-match run in the UEFA Nations League. Michael O'Neill's side gathered eight points across the international window, which included a 3-0 away win over Ukraine and a 1-0 victory against Georgia. The successful run leaves Northern Ireland leading Group B2.

The improvement follows a ranking of 72nd in September 2025, though the team remains behind their all-time peak of 20th achieved in September 2017. Northern Ireland will conclude group play in November with matches against Ukraine and Hungary, while the women's national team remains ranked 45th in the world.

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