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·The latest FIFA rankings have been announced today and Argentina have extended their lead over second-placed Brazil by 46 points with Italy in third and a fair way behind the two leading teams.
However, if the Italians do well in Euro 2008 that all may change as also other places in the top 20, which includes ten of the qualifiers for the competition.
England, who did not qualify for EURO 2008, have made a strong impression by breaking into the top ten (9th, up 2).
Australia are are now ranked and overtaken Japan as the top-ranked Asian-Oceanic team, while Cameroon are now 13th and Egypt are among the most notable African climbers.
The biggest movers in the last month are Philippines (170th, up 19) and Togo (69th, up 17). Others that deserve a mention are Belarus (57th, up 3) and Montenegro (142nd, up 8), who have continued to climb in recent months and who have achieved their best position since the ranking was introduced.
The Top 20
1 Argentina
2 Brazil
3 Italy
4 Spain
5 Germany
6 Czech Republic
7 France
8 Greece
9 England
10 Netherlands
11 Portugal
12 Romania
13 Cameroon
14 Mexico
15 Croatia
16 Ghana
17 Scotland
18 Bulgaria
19 Colombia
20 Turkey
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However, if the Italians do well in Euro 2008 that all may change as also other places in the top 20, which includes ten of the qualifiers for the competition.
England, who did not qualify for EURO 2008, have made a strong impression by breaking into the top ten (9th, up 2).
Australia are are now ranked and overtaken Japan as the top-ranked Asian-Oceanic team, while Cameroon are now 13th and Egypt are among the most notable African climbers.
The biggest movers in the last month are Philippines (170th, up 19) and Togo (69th, up 17). Others that deserve a mention are Belarus (57th, up 3) and Montenegro (142nd, up 8), who have continued to climb in recent months and who have achieved their best position since the ranking was introduced.
The Top 20
1 Argentina
2 Brazil
3 Italy
4 Spain
5 Germany
6 Czech Republic
7 France
8 Greece
9 England
10 Netherlands
11 Portugal
12 Romania
13 Cameroon
14 Mexico
15 Croatia
16 Ghana
17 Scotland
18 Bulgaria
19 Colombia
20 Turkey
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