Spain top FIFA world rankings

0 Comments | AFP, July, 2008

PARIS (AFP) — Spain's win on Sunday in the Euro 2008 final over Germany has hoisted the country to top spot in the FIFA world rankings for the first time.

The Spaniard haves taken over from World Champions Italy with Germany moving up to third and Brazil slumping to fourth.

FIFA World rankings:

1. Spain ( 3 places)

2. Italy ( 1)

3. Germany ( 2)

4. Brazil (- 2 places)

5. Netherlands ( 5)

6. Argentina (- 5)

7. Croatia ( 8)

8. Czech Republic (- 2)

9. Portugal ( 2)

10. France (- 3)

© 2008 AFP

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