FIFA ranking: France remains 3rd, Italy falls, Morocco close to the top 10

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By: Manu Tournoux

FIFA ranking: France remains 3rd, Italy falls, Morocco close to the top 10

FIFA has just revealed its new world rankings. A ranking which is important since it will serve as the basis for the draw for the group stage of the next World Cup. As for the first places, no changes. Spain is still first, ahead of Argentina and France.

England remain fourth, while Brazil climb two places to fifth. Portugal, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Croatia complete the top 10. Note that Italy left it. Ninth in the previous ranking, the Nazionale is now twelfth. Finally, Morocco (11th) gained one place and is now knocking on the doors of the top 10.

See the full ranking on the FIFA website

The ranking (in parentheses the progression compared to the previous ranking):

  1. Spain (=)
  2. Argentina (=)
  3. France (=)
  4. England (=)
  5. Brazil (+2)
  6. Portugal (-1)
  7. Netherlands (-1)
  8. Belgium (=)
  9. Germany (+1)
  10. Croatia (+1)

And then: Morocco (11th, +1), Italy (12th, -3), Senegal (19th, -1), Egypt (34th, -2), Algeria (35th, =), Tunisia (40th, +3), Ivory Coast (42nd, =), DR Congo (56th, +4)

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu 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, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.