Chelsea's historic triumph at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup was not enough to earn them top spot in the latest Opta Club Power Rankings,
The Blues lifted the newly expanded trophy in New Jersey on Sunday night after a dominant 3-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the final. That capped a remarkable season for Chelsea, who also won the UEFA Europa Conference League just weeks earlier.
Their performances on the world stage have seen them jump three places in Opta's global club standings over the past seven days - but the Stamford Bridge club still only rank sixth in the world, behind a Premier League rival who didn't even play in the Club World Cup.
Liverpool on top of the worldLiverpool are currently the highest-ranked team on the planet, with a perfect Opta rating of 100.0. Arne Slot's side cruised to the Premier League title in his first season in charge, delivering consistent results and high-level performances across all competitions.
Their domestic dominance has earned them top spot in the rankings, which are updated after every match based on results, scorelines, and opposition strength.