FIFA World Rankings

Following are FIFA world rankings of national soccer teams announced in Zurich on Wednesday:

1. France, 812 points

2. Brazil, 808

3. Argentina, 783

4. Italy, 733

5. Germany, 725

6. Colombia, 723

7. Czech Republic, 716

7. Spain, 716

9. Portugal, 714

10. Netherlands, 705

11. Paraguay, 703

12. Mexico, 702

13. Yugoslavia, 691

14. Romania, 687

15. England, 675

16. United States, 670

17. Croatia, 666

18. Denmark, 663

19. Sweden, 661

20. Russia, 652

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