The new FIFA World Rankings have been released. The USA, who were ranked 5th, have fallen all the way down to 16th whereas England, who were 10th, have moved up and taken that vacant 5th spot. The World Rankings are based on results over the last 4 years. New World Champions Italy move from 12th all the way up to 2nd.
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Soccer World Rankings
1) Brazil - 1630 points
2) Italy - 1550
3) Argentina - 1472
4) France - 1462
5) England - 1434
6) Holland - 1322
7) Spain - 1309
8 ) Portugal - 1301
9) Germany - 1229
10) Czech Republic - 1223
11) Nigeria - 1149
12) Cameroon - 1109
Others now making the top 20 are: 13) Switzerland; 14) Uruguay; 15) Ukraine; 16) USA; 17) Denmark; 18 ) Mexico; 19) Paraguay; 20) Ivory Coast.
Other rankings -
39) Republic of Ireland
41) Scotland
54) Canada
58 ) Wales
75) Northern Ireland
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Soccer World Rankings
1) Brazil - 1630 points
2) Italy - 1550
3) Argentina - 1472
4) France - 1462
5) England - 1434
6) Holland - 1322
7) Spain - 1309
8 ) Portugal - 1301
9) Germany - 1229
10) Czech Republic - 1223
11) Nigeria - 1149
12) Cameroon - 1109
Others now making the top 20 are: 13) Switzerland; 14) Uruguay; 15) Ukraine; 16) USA; 17) Denmark; 18 ) Mexico; 19) Paraguay; 20) Ivory Coast.
Other rankings -
39) Republic of Ireland
41) Scotland
54) Canada
58 ) Wales
75) Northern Ireland
