The men’s FIFA World Ranking is currently led by Belgium. Although they were eliminated from Euro 2020 at the hands of Italy. However, the teams of the men’s member nations of FIFA are ranked based on their game results, with the most successful teams being ranked.
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Before the 2018 World Cup in Russia, the Three Lions occupied 13th place,. Moreover, with the likes of Peru, Chile, and Poland all above them in the World Rankings. Italy were in 19th spot following their disappointing qualifying campaign. However, they were just in front of the finalists from that particular World Cup, Croatia. And once the tournament had concluded, England rose to sixth place after reaching the semi-finals. Although Italy did eventually drop out of the top 20. Moreover, they were falling to 21st place after overtaken by Peru and Sweden.
There is a bit of changes in FIFA World Rankings Top 10 after the Euro 2020. However, Belgium remains at the top spot. Although Brazil climbs up to no 2 spot but France slips down to no 3 from their 2nd spot. Whether England Loses their Euro final match last month but they remains at no 4 spot. However, the Euro champions Italy climbs up 2 spots. They are now at no 5 of FIFA World Rankings.
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Moreover, After a long wait Argentina becomes the Champions of Copa last month. However, they also climbs up to no 6 spot. At no 7 their is Spain. Although they reaches to the Quarter finals of Euro 2020 but they lost it. However, they slips from 6th place to 7th. Portugal looses their 5th place and slips down to no 8 after they couldn’t made it to the Semis. Moreover, USA climbs up 11 spots to remain at no 9 of FIFA Rankings. On the other hand Denmark slips down and Mexico climbs up to 10th spot.
However, Lets take a look at the top 10 of FIFA WORLD RANKINGS in August 2021.
FIFA WORLD RANKINGS FOR AUGUST 2021
| RANK | TEAM | POINTS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgium | 1,822.37 (+38.99) |
| 2 | Brazil | 1,797.67 (+55.02) |
| 3 | France | 1,761.79 (+4.49) |
| 4 | England | 1,752.83 (+66.05) |
| 5 | Italy | 1,744.67 (+102.61) |
| 6 | Argentina | 1,714.43 (+72.48) |
| 7 | Spain | 1,680.46 (+32.33) |
| 8 | Portugal | 1,662.37 (-3.75) |
| 9 | USA | 1,647.24 (+91.82) |
| 10 | Mexico | 1,645.70 (+16.14) |
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