FIFA ranking: Argentina moves back ahead of France, Brazil falls further

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

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FIFA has just published its new world ranking of nations. And with the friendly matches and those counting for the World Cup qualifiers, there has been a change in the top 10. Spain retains first place, but the France team (3rd) has ceded its second place to Argentina.

England (4th) and Portugal (5th) have not moved, while Brazil continues its fall. The Auriverdes lose one place and are seventh, now ahead of the Netherlands. Finally, Germany (10th) gains two places and returns to the top 10, at the expense of Croatia (11th) and Morocco (12th).

Ranking:

  1. Spain: 1880.76 points
  2. Argentina: 1872.43
  3. France: 1862.71
  4. England: 1824.3
  5. Portugal: 1778
  6. Netherlands: 1759.96
  7. Brazil: 1758.85
  8. Belgium: 1740.01
  9. Italy: 1717.15
  10. Germany: 1713.3
Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.