Goa, June 12 -- Defending FIFA World Cup champions Argentina have climbed back to the top of the FIFA Men's World Rankings just hours before the start of the 2026 World Cup. The latest rankings place Lionel Messi's side at No. 1, marking their return to the summit for the first time since July 2025.Argentina moved up two places from third after securing impressive victories over Iceland and Honduras in their World Cup warm-up fixtures. The reigning world champions will begin their title defence in Group J, with their opening match scheduled against Algeria in Kansas City. They will then face Austria and Jordan in their remaining group-stage encounters.Spain retained second place in the rankings, while France slipped from first to third fo...