Wednesday 18 July 2012

FIFA rankings leads extends by Euro Champion Spain

FIFA world rankings has been topped by Spain's on Wednesday, and beaten finalist Italy climbed six places to No. 6.

Brazil has been downed six place to No.11 and its worst position since the rankings began in 1993.Germany, which lost a semifinal to Italy, climbed one to second place, edging South American champion Uruguay into third.

After posting a 0-0 draw with Honduras and defeating Cuba 1-0 in World Cup qualifying, Canada jumped to 68th rank.Canada also drew 0-0 with the U.S. in a friendly last month.

England now stands at number 4 spot climbing two positions. England position is still stable despite failing to reach the semifinals of every major tournament since 1996.

Portugal's run to the Euro 2012 semifinals lifted it five places to No. 5.

Argentina held at No. 7, and the Netherlands dropped four to No. 8, after the World Cup runner-up lost all three of its matches at Euro 2012
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Croatia and Denmark completed the top 10.

Ivory Coast held its place at No. 16 to be the highest ranked African team.

Mexico stayed at No. 19 to lead CONCACAF team.

Japan is the best Asian confederation member, rising one to No. 20.

New Zealand climbed five to No. 95 as the best Oceania team, though new Oceania Nations Cup champion Tahiti surged 41 places to No. 138.