Germany back atop FIFA rankings
Germany leapfrogged Brazil and Argentina to move back atop the FIFA rankings released Wednesday thanks to the team winning the Confederations Cup last week.
The world champions beat Chile 1-0 in the Russia-based tournament a year out from the 2018 World Cup to ensure a first return to the top of the rankings in more than two years.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. Brazil fall to second and Argentina third, just ahead of European champions Portugal who have climbed up four places to fourth.
2010 World Cup Champion Spain fell one place down to 11th in the FIFA rankings.
Bangladesh are a lowly 190th in the FIFA rankings having climbed two places.
Already qualified for next year's World Cup, Iran jumps seven spots to lead Asia's contingents at No.23 ahead of Australia, who move up three places from No.48.
FIFA rankings as of July 6
1. Germany (+2 places)
2. Brazil (-1)
3. Argentina (-1)
4. Portugal (+4)
5. Switzerland (+4)
6. Poland (+4)
7. Chile (-3)
8. Colombia (-3)
9. France (-3)
10. Belgium (-3)
11. Spain(-1)
12. Italy
13.England
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23. Iran (+7)
45. Australia (+3)
96. India (+4)
190. Bangladesh (+2)
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Leader |
Germany |
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Moves into top ten |
none |
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Moves out of top ten |
Spain (11th, down 1) |
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Matches played in total |
177 |
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Most matches played |
Mexico (10 matches) |
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Biggest move by points |
Andorra (up 177 points) |
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Biggest move by ranks |
Andorra (up 57 ranks) |
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Biggest drop by points |
Argentina (down 213 points) |
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Biggest drop by ranks |
Namibia (down 62 ranks) |
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Newly ranked teams |
none |
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Teams that are no longer ranked |
none |
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Inactive teams, not ranked |
none |
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