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

Northern Ireland have climbed six places to 64th in the latest FIFA Men’s World Ranking, reflecting a strong run of results under manager Michael O’Neill.

The rise follows an unbeaten four-match international window in the UEFA Nations League, with O’Neill’s side collecting eight points, including an impressive 3-0 away victory over Ukraine and a 1-0 win against Georgia.

The results strengthened Northern Ireland’s position at the top of Group B2 and continued their progress up the world rankings.

Northern Ireland lead Group B2 in the UEFA Nations League after an impressive, unbeaten start across their first four games.

They have two critical games left in November to secure the top spot in the group and earn promotion.

Ukraine come to Belfast on Saturday, 14 November, and the group concludes for Northern Ireland in Budapest against Hungary on Tuesday, 17 November.

The latest placing marks an improvement on 72nd in September 2025, although the men’s team remain some way short of their all-time high of 20th, achieved in September 2017.

The Republic of Ireland have slipped one place to 56th.

Meanwhile, Northern Ireland’s women remain 45th in the world and 27th in Europe.