Spain climbs two places in FIFA world rankings, England drops three

SPAIN is now the sixth best team in the world, according to FIFA’s new rankings released today.

La Roja climbed two places to sixth while Switzerland were also upgraded, moving up three spots to eighth.

The top five remained unchanged with previous World Cup victors Germany leading the way, followed by Brazil, Portugal, Argentina and Belgium.

It it wasn’t such good news for British teams as England dropped three places to 15th despite their recent credible 0-0 draws with Germany and Brazil.

Wales, after failing to reach the World Cup finals, dropped five places to 19th.

See the new rankings below:

1. Germany
2. Brazil
3. Portugal
4. Argentina
5. Belgium
6. Spain (+2)
7. Poland (-1)
8. Switzerland (+3)
9. France (-2)
10. Chile (-1)
11. Peru (-1)
12. Denmark (+7)
13. Colombia
14. Italy (+1)
15. England (-3)
16. Mexico
17. Croatia (+1)
18. Sweden (+7)
19. Wales (-5)
20. Netherlands

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