France slightly extends lead over Portugal in the UEFA coefficient
· sporting, benfica, champions league
As of October 15, 2026, France sits 5th in the UEFA coefficient with 70.296 points, ahead of Portugal in 6th with 66.550 points. The French advantage is 3.746 points, a margin slightly larger than after the first matchday of European competitions on September 17, 2026 (3.403 points).