France revive hopes as England dominate UEFA coefficient
UEFA coefficient standings have taken a new turn as France regains momentum on the European stage. In the first sentence, The post France revive hopes as England dominate UEFA coefficient first appeared on Africa Top Sports.
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UEFA coefficient standings have taken a new turn as France regains momentum on the European stage. In the first sentence, UEFA coefficient saw French clubs bounce back thanks to strong performances from Paris Saint-Germain and RC Strasbourg.
PSG secured an impressive 2-0 victory away at Liverpool, while Strasbourg crushed Mainz 4-0 in the Conference League, giving France a crucial boost at a decisive moment of the season.
France now eyes a late push against direct rivals, with Italy already out of contention and Portugal relying on a single remaining club. In the middle of this race, the UEFA coefficient battle clearly shifts in favor of France, which now holds a mathematical advantage with two teams still competing. This renewed form allows French football to realistically target a higher ranking before the end of the campaign, keeping pressure on nations just ahead.
At the top, however, there is no suspense left. England dominates the standings with overwhelming superiority, boasting four clubs still alive in European competitions and a massive points tally. Spain struggles to keep pace after major eliminations, while Germany remains close behind. As the season heads toward its conclusion, the gap highlights a growing imbalance in European football, with England firmly ahead in the UEFA coefficient.
UEFA coefficient rankings for the 2025/26 season
(In parentheses, the number of clubs remaining in the competition and the number of clubs qualified this season. As of 17/04/2026)
-1. England 26,569 points (4/9)
-2. Spain 21,406 points (2/8)
-3. Germany 21,214 points (2/7)
-4. Portugal 20,100 points (1/5)
-5. Italy 19,000 points (0/7)
-6. France 17,535 points (2/7)
-7. Poland 15,750 points (0/4)
-8. Greece 14,200 points (0/5)
-9. Denmark 12,250 points (0/4)
-10. Cyprus 12,156 points (0/4)
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-14. Netherlands 9,979 points (0/6)
UEFA coefficient rankings for the last five seasons (between 2021 and 2026):
-1. England 117,408 points
-2. Italy 99,946 points
-3. Spain 96,359 points
-4. Germany 92,331 points
-5. France 82,712 points
-6. Portugal 72,766 points
-7. Netherlands 67,929 points
-8. Belgium 62,250 points
-9. Turkey 51,875 points
-10. Czech Republic 48,525 points
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