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The UEFA country ranking decides far more than bragging rights. Every point an association banks across its clubs’ European campaigns between 22/23 and 26/27 will decide how many places each nation gets in the 2028/29 Champions League, Europa League and Conference League, plus how those clubs are seeded. With 55 associations currently tracked, even small shifts in the live UEFA coefficient table can matter for clubs chasing a European return.
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This Week’s Movers
Among the risers, Greece holds firm in 10th spot with 45.812 points, while Hungary (#17, 28.312) and Croatia (#19, 26.906) both climb inside the chasing pack below the top flight. Further down the table, Azerbaijan (#24, 24.187) and Latvia (#34, 14.125) also edge upward, a reminder that movement happens throughout the UEFA country coefficient ranking and not just among the usual heavyweights.
On the other side, Czechia (#12, 45.325) and Austria (#18, 28.250) both dip this week, alongside Scotland (#20, 26.450) and Israel (#25, 24.125). Further back, Kosovo (#35, 14.031) and Bosnia-Herzegovina (#36, 13.968) also slip slightly, underlining how tight the mid-table and lower-table groupings remain this season.
Full UEFA Country Ranking
| # | Country | Trend | Total Ranking | Teams | 22/23 | 23/24 | 24/25 | 25/26 | 26/27 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England | – | 105.130 | 9/ 9 | 23.000 | 17.375 | 29.464 | 28.680 | 6.611 |
| 2 | Italy | – | 89.446 | 7/ 7 | 22.357 | 21.000 | 21.875 | 19.000 | 5.214 |
| 3 | Spain | – | 84.743 | 8/ 8 | 16.571 | 16.062 | 23.892 | 22.093 | 6.125 |
| 4 | Germany | – | 82.830 | 7/ 7 | 17.125 | 19.357 | 18.421 | 21.785 | 6.142 |
| 5 | France | – | 70.296 | 7/ 7 | 12.583 | 16.250 | 17.928 | 18.321 | 5.214 |
| 6 | Portugal | – | 66.550 | 5/ 5 | 12.500 | 11.000 | 16.250 | 20.500 | 6.300 |
| 7 | Belgium | – | 60.850 | 5/ 5 | 14.200 | 14.400 | 15.650 | 11.400 | 5.200 |
| 8 | Netherlands | – | 53.729 | 6/ 6 | 13.500 | 10.000 | 15.250 | 9.979 | 5.000 |
| 9 | Türkiye | – | 51.075 | 4/ 5 | 11.800 | 12.000 | 10.300 | 11.075 | 5.900 |
| 10 | Greece | ▲ | 45.812 | 4/ 5 | 2.125 | 11.400 | 12.687 | 14.200 | 5.400 |
| 11 | Poland | – | 45.525 | 2/ 5 | 7.750 | 6.875 | 11.750 | 15.750 | 3.400 |
| 12 | Czechia | ▼ | 45.325 | 4/ 5 | 6.750 | 13.500 | 10.550 | 11.025 | 3.500 |
| 13 | Norway | – | 39.812 | 4/ 5 | 5.750 | 8.000 | 11.812 | 8.050 | 6.200 |
| 14 | Denmark | – | 39.306 | 4/ 4 | 5.900 | 8.500 | 7.656 | 12.250 | 5.000 |
| 15 | Cyprus | – | 35.193 | 2/ 4 | 5.100 | 3.750 | 10.562 | 12.156 | 3.625 |
| 16 | Switzerland | – | 30.700 | 2/ 4 | 8.500 | 5.200 | 7.050 | 6.200 | 3.750 |
| 17 | Hungary | ▲ | 28.312 | 1/ 4 | 5.875 | 4.500 | 6.625 | 7.437 | 3.875 |
| 18 | Austria | ▼ | 28.250 | 3/ 5 | 4.900 | 4.800 | 9.650 | 4.100 | 4.800 |
| 19 | Croatia | ▲ | 26.906 | 2/ 4 | 3.375 | 5.875 | 5.875 | 7.031 | 4.750 |
| 20 | Scotland | ▼ | 26.450 | 2/ 5 | 3.500 | 6.400 | 9.250 | 5.000 | 2.300 |
| 21 | Sweden | – | 26.250 | 1/ 4 | 6.250 | 1.875 | 11.375 | 5.000 | 1.750 |
| 22 | Romania | – | 25.125 | 1/ 4 | 6.250 | 3.250 | 7.750 | 5.750 | 2.125 |
| 23 | Ukraine | – | 24.837 | 1/ 4 | 5.700 | 4.100 | 3.600 | 8.312 | 3.125 |
| 24 | Azerbaijan | ▲ | 24.187 | 1/ 4 | 4.000 | 5.875 | 2.875 | 5.812 | 5.625 |
| 25 | Israel | ▼ | 24.125 | 1/ 4 | 6.250 | 8.750 | 2.875 | 2.875 | 3.375 |
| 26 | Slovenia | – | 22.843 | 1/ 4 | 2.125 | 3.875 | 9.093 | 6.375 | 1.375 |
| 27 | Slovakia | – | 22.375 | 1/ 4 | 6.000 | 5.000 | 4.625 | 2.625 | 4.125 |
| 28 | Bulgaria | – | 20.812 | 2/ 4 | 4.500 | 4.375 | 3.625 | 5.187 | 3.125 |
| 29 | Serbia | – | 18.250 | 1/ 4 | 5.375 | 1.400 | 3.725 | 5.750 | 2.000 |
| 30 | Russia | – | 17.332 | 0 | 4.333 | 4.333 | 4.333 | 4.333 | 0.000 |
| 31 | Iceland | – | 17.020 | 4 | 3.000 | 3.833 | 4.562 | 3.625 | 2.000 |
| 32 | Ireland | – | 16.343 | 4 | 3.375 | 1.500 | 5.343 | 4.250 | 1.875 |
| 33 | Armenia | – | 15.812 | 1/ 4 | 2.375 | 2.250 | 4.375 | 4.187 | 2.625 |
| 34 | Latvia | ▲ | 14.125 | 1/ 4 | 2.750 | 1.625 | 3.875 | 2.000 | 3.875 |
| 35 | Kosovo | ▼ | 14.031 | 4 | 2.875 | 3.000 | 2.000 | 3.781 | 2.375 |
| 36 | Bosnia-Herzegovina | ▼ | 13.968 | 1/ 4 | 2.000 | 2.250 | 4.531 | 3.312 | 1.875 |
| 37 | Finland | – | 13.625 | 1/ 4 | 2.625 | 1.750 | 2.250 | 3.625 | 3.375 |
| 38 | Kazakhstan | – | 12.625 | 1/ 4 | 1.125 | 3.125 | 3.000 | 3.625 | 1.750 |
| 39 | Liechtenstein | – | 11.000 | 1 | 6.500 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 1.000 | 2.500 |
| 40 | Moldova | – | 10.250 | 4 | 3.750 | 2.000 | 2.125 | 1.500 | 0.875 |
| 41 | Faroe Islands | – | 9.875 | 4 | 2.250 | 2.750 | 1.500 | 1.750 | 1.625 |
| 42 | Albania | – | 9.250 | 1/ 4 | 0.875 | 2.125 | 1.250 | 2.250 | 2.750 |
| 43 | North Macedonia | – | 8.967 | 3 | 1.625 | 1.500 | 0.666 | 3.343 | 1.833 |
| 44 | Belarus | – | 8.708 | 3 | 0.625 | 1.750 | 1.875 | 2.125 | 2.333 |
| 45 | Lithuania | – | 8.125 | 1/ 4 | 2.375 | 1.125 | 1.375 | 1.125 | 2.125 |
| 46 | Andorra | – | 7.832 | 1/ 3 | 0.666 | 1.666 | 1.000 | 2.000 | 2.500 |
| 47 | Malta | – | 7.625 | 4 | 2.625 | 1.500 | 1.000 | 2.000 | 0.500 |
| 48 | Gibraltar | – | 7.207 | 1/ 3 | 0.875 | 0.166 | 1.500 | 3.333 | 1.333 |
| 49 | Estonia | – | 7.041 | 4 | 1.166 | 0.125 | 1.625 | 1.625 | 2.500 |
| 50 | Northern Ireland | – | 6.625 | 4 | 1.250 | 1.125 | 1.500 | 1.750 | 1.000 |
| 51 | Georgia | – | 6.500 | 1/ 4 | 1.125 | 1.250 | 1.250 | 1.125 | 1.750 |
| 52 | Luxembourg | – | 6.250 | 4 | 1.125 | 2.250 | 1.250 | 0.750 | 0.875 |
| 53 | Montenegro | – | 5.833 | 4 | 1.000 | 1.333 | 2.500 | 1.000 | 0.000 |
| 54 | Wales | – | 4.499 | 4 | 1.166 | 0.625 | 2.000 | 0.333 | 0.375 |
| 55 | San Marino | – | 2.998 | 3 | 0.833 | 0.333 | 0.666 | 0.833 | 0.333 |
How the Country Ranking is Calculated
Each association’s UEFA coefficient is simply the sum of points earned by its clubs across the five most recent European seasons — in this case 22/23, 23/24, 24/25, 25/26 and 26/27. Points accrue for wins, draws and progression through the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League, so a strong season from even one club can shift a nation’s position in the current UEFA coefficient standings.
England sits clear at the top of this week’s snapshot on 105.130, with Italy, Spain and Germany rounding out the leading pack — a group that continues to shape the access list and seeding bands for Europe’s three club competitions. For those tracking form across the continent, it’s worth browsing ongoing football tournaments alongside the ranking, and checking football team rankings for a club-level view of who’s driving these national totals.
FAQ
What is the UEFA country ranking?
It’s a league table of national associations based on the combined results of their clubs in UEFA competitions over the past five seasons. It determines how many clubs each country sends into the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League, and how they’re seeded.
Which country is ranked #1 this week?
England leads the table this week with 105.130 points, ahead of Italy, Spain and Germany in the latest UEFA country coefficient ranking snapshot.
How often does the UEFA country ranking update?
The ranking updates regularly throughout the European season as club results come in, with this edition last refreshed on 15 October 2026.
Keep track of how these coefficient shifts might influence upcoming fixtures by browsing football predictions and today’s football matches — and for sharper football betting tips and odds throughout the season, stick with tips.gg.