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TRIBUNNEWS.COM - The Argentina national team has just received a major boost following France’s defeat in a recent friendly match held on Friday (5 June 2026) early morning WIB.

Meanwhile, Indonesia’s national team also has a chance to surge in the global rankings after securing a win against Oman tonight.

Indeed, Lionel Messi’s Argentina managed to retake the number one position in the FIFA rankings without even stepping onto the field.

La Albiceleste benefited from France’s loss to Ivory Coast in a friendly match on Friday (5 June 2026) early morning WIB.

In that match, Les Bleus suffered a 1-2 defeat at Stade de la Beaujoire.

Didier Deschamps’ squad initially led through Rayan Cherki’s goal in the 45th minute, but Ivory Coast turned the game around with goals from Guela Doue (53’) and Amad Diallo (84’).

This defeat cost France several valuable ranking points, dropping them from the top of the FIFA standings.

According to a report from Football Ranking, France lost -7.89 points following the defeat.

Kylian Mbappe and his teammates are now down two spots, sitting in third place with a total of 1,869.43 points.

In another match, Spain also failed to secure a victory after being held to a 1-1 draw by Iraq.

The draw resulted in a deduction of -3.38 points for Spain, though they remain in second place.

These two results combined allowed Argentina to rise to the top with a total of 1,874.81 points.

However, Argentina’s position as world number one is not yet guaranteed, as both France and Spain still have one more fixture left in the June 2026 FIFA Matchday window.

France are scheduled to face Northern Ireland on Tuesday (9 June), while Spain will take on Peru on the same day.

Argentina, on the other hand, are yet to play their two friendlies, with Lionel Scaloni’s team set to meet Honduras (7 June) and Iceland (10 June).

These matches are part of their preparations for the upcoming 2026 World Cup, which kicks off on 12 June.

Indonesia National Team Poised for Ranking Boost

Meanwhile, Indonesian football fans have turned their attention to the FIFA Matchday fixture between Indonesia and Oman at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium (SUGBK) in Jakarta.

This match is more than just a friendly—it is also a golden opportunity for the Garuda squad to add valuable FIFA ranking points.

Currently, Indonesia are ranked 122nd in the world with 1,144.88 points.

Oman, by comparison, sit in 79th place globally with 1,313.46 points.

Given the significant ranking gap, a victory over Oman would yield a considerable points boost for Indonesia.

According to simulation data from Hermann Baum’s ranking model, Indonesia could gain an additional 6.56 points if they win.

This result would bring Garuda’s total to 1,151.44 points and potentially lift them by up to four places.

Point Simulation for Indonesia vs Oman:

• Win: +6.56 points (1,151.44)
• Draw: +1.56 points (1,146.44)
• Loss: -3.44 points (1,141.44)

A victory over Oman could see the Garuda squad climb four spots, potentially overtaking Togo, Namibia, Sierra Leone, and North Korea.

However, the final outcome will still depend on results from other nations also competing in the June 2026 FIFA Matchday window.

FIFA Ranking Update as of Today

Friday, 5 June 2026 - 13:00 WIB

1. Argentina - 1,874.81 points
2. Spain - 1,873.02
3. France - 1,869.43
4. England - 1,825.97
5. Portugal - 1,763.83
6. Brazil - 1,762.66
7. Morocco - 1,757.29
8. Netherlands - 1,751.09
9. Belgium - 1,739.54
10. Germany - 1,731.30
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93. Thailand - 1,252.14 points
99. Vietnam - 1,225.68
122. Indonesia - 1,144.88
135. Philippines - 1,096.73
138. Malaysia - 1,086.22

(Tribunnews.com/Hafidh Rizky Pratama)