The Tour de France confirmed Isaac del Toro as one of the great figures of international cycling. The Mexican shone in his debut with a third place in the general classification, a stage victory and the white jersey for the best youngster. However, those results were not enough to remain among the top three in the UCI ranking.
The most recent weekly update from the International Cycling Union (UCI), which considers points from the last year, that is, 52 weeks, placed the UAE Team Emirates XRG cyclist in fourth position in the world classification with 6,833.46 points, just 32.93 units behind the Dane Jonas Vingegaard, who retains third place.
Tadej Pogacar remains at the top of the list with a wide lead, while Remco Evenepoel remains second in the world.
Why did Isaac del Toro drop to fourth place in the UCI ranking?
Isaac del Toro's performance in the 2026 Tour de France suggested that he would climb positions in the UCI ranking, especially after becoming one of the protagonists of the race.
The Mexican finished third in the general classification, conquered the second stage and took the white jersey, a recognition that distinguishes the best rider under 26 years of age. Additionally, he was one of the most consistent riders during the three weeks of competition.
Even so, the official update from the UCI kept Jonas Vingegaard ahead of the Baja Californian. The difference between the two is just 32.93 points, a very small margin that keeps the fight open for third place in the world in the following competitions on the WorldTour calendar.
Pogacar expands its dominance in the world ranking
While the battle for third place remains very close, Tadej Pogacar further consolidated his lead in the UCI ranking after winning the 2026 Tour de France.
The Slovenian accumulates 11,321.75 points, after winning the general classification, five stages and wearing the yellow jersey for 16 days. His advantage over Remco Evenepoel, second on the list, exceeds 4,300 points, reflecting the dominance he maintains in international cycling.
Top 5 in the UCI ranking after the Tour de France 2026
Isaac del Toro remains among the elite of world cycling
Although he lost a position in the UCI ranking, Isaac del Toro's season maintains an outstanding trajectory. At just 23 years old, the Mexican had one of the best performances by a national rider in the Tour de France, reaching the podium in his debut and winning the white jersey.
The minimal difference with Jonas Vingegaard makes it clear that the dispute for third place in the world is far from being defined. With several WorldTour events still ahead, the UAE Team Emirates XRG cyclist will have new opportunities to regain a place within the Top 3 of the UCI ranking.
