The latest FIFA/Coca-Cola World Rankings have come out, and World Cup champions Italy have moved past Brazil and into the top spot.
Italy's place atop the rankings only seems natural considering their title as current world champions, but it marks the first time since 1993 the Azzurri have been ranked number one.
Brazil, meantime, slipped to number two in the rankings after over four straight years as the top team. Argentina, France, and Germany round out the top five.
Guinea had the worst tumble in the standings, dropping 40 places to settle in at number 62. El Salvador, meantime, were the biggest climbers; they rose 31 places up to number 125.
Top countries by confederation
AFC* - Iran (32)
CAF - Cameroon (17)
CONCACAF - Mexico (19)
CONMEBOL - Brazil (2)
OFC* - New Zealand (133)
UEFA - Italy (1)
*Australia now competes in the AFC
FIFA Rankings - Top 50
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Italy's place atop the rankings only seems natural considering their title as current world champions, but it marks the first time since 1993 the Azzurri have been ranked number one.
Brazil, meantime, slipped to number two in the rankings after over four straight years as the top team. Argentina, France, and Germany round out the top five.
Guinea had the worst tumble in the standings, dropping 40 places to settle in at number 62. El Salvador, meantime, were the biggest climbers; they rose 31 places up to number 125.
Top countries by confederation
AFC* - Iran (32)
CAF - Cameroon (17)
CONCACAF - Mexico (19)
CONMEBOL - Brazil (2)
OFC* - New Zealand (133)
UEFA - Italy (1)
*Australia now competes in the AFC
FIFA Rankings - Top 50
RkCountryPoints
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