The 2010 Champions Spain find themselves in 10th spot even failing to make it to the knock out stages in the 2014 FIFA World cup . This Spain team was considered to be the strongest in recent times as they dominated World football for more than a decade having won 3 Major Championships back to back( 2008 Euro, 2010 World Cup, 2012 Euro).In the recent Euro Qualifiers they went down 2-1 to Slovakia thus finding it hard to qualify to Euro 2016 having won it last time around.
9. Portugal
Portugal comes up 9th in this list of Latest FIFA rankings due to their poor show in the 2014 World Cup when they were knocked out in the 1st round. Many consider Portugal to be a One man army now,you know whom i am referring to ,of course Cristiano who else. He was the one who made them qualify to the World Cup in the first place and his injury in 2014 World Cup affecting their chances considerably. In short portugal wins if and only if Cristaino singlehandedly does it for them and it was once again proved right in the Euro 2016 Qualifiers where Cr7's late goal in stoppage time ensured victory for them over a week Denmark side.
8. Uruguay
The Le Celeste feature in 8th spot in the latest FIFA Rankings . They made it to the Final four in 2010 World Cup but failed to do that this time around in 2014 going down to Colombia in the knock out thanks to a brace from James Rodriguez. Many say Suarez's suspension was the reason why they couldn't progress further well thats true to an extent considering he was the one who took them to the knock outs scoring a brilliant brace against England in the all important Group Match Up.
7. France
Didier Deshamps's Men feature in 7th spot in the Latest FIFA Rankings. The French Fielded a young team for the 2014 World Cup and they were successful to an extent having reached the Quarters this time around.They are at 7th spot in the Latest FIFA rankings . Under Didier Deschamps the French sure looks to be a tough side and are expected to peak in the right moment in the 2016 Euro Championship hosting it this time around.Their 2-1 victory over Portugal recently sure proves just that.
6. Brazil
Having made it to the Final four this time around as well Brazil comes 6th in the latest FIFA rankings.Hosting the 2014 World Cup many expected Brazil to win it this time for sure boasting of squad filled with Super stars . Their journey to the final four was least bit convincing as Neymar singlehandedly was responsible for that.His journey forced him to the semis and thats when the massacre unfolded when Germany thrashed the host nation 7-1 .Some say too much expectation from the home crowd was the reason why the crumbled in the first place .
5. Netherlands
The Dutch come 5th in this list thanks to their 3rd place finish in the 2014 World Cup. The Orange Brigade started their World Cup campaign in spectacular fashion thrashing Former champions Spain 5-1. Under Louis Van Gaal they reached the final four this time as well before going down to Argentina in a shoot out in the dramatic semi final. In the recent 2016 Euro qualifiers they went down to Czech republic 2-1 after which have posted 2 consecutive victories against Kazhakastan and Iceland and have brought their Euro campaign back in track.
4. Belgium
Featuring in fourth spot in the Latest FIFA rankings is none other than the Red Brigade Belgium. They were the expected the Dark horses in the 2014 World Cup and made it to quarters this time around before going down 1-0 to Argentina. Having so many young talents under their squad like Hazard,Lukaku and Courtois ,the future looks bright for the Belgian side .
3. Colombia
The South American under dogs Colombia featuring 3rd in this list may come as surprise to many considering they were knocked out in Quarters of 2014 world cup.But they scored more goals than any other side in the World Cup and that prompted their rose in points and thus finishing in 3rd spot as well. Their new found hero James was awarded the Golden Boot in 2014 World Cup for being the tournament's Top scorer.
2. Argentina
The Albiceleste are 2nd in the Latest FIFA rankings thanks to their 2nd place finish in the 2014 World Cup. Going in to the tournament as pre favourited they did not choke like their rivals Brazil as they were the team to concede the least goals in the whole tournament.Its ironic because many considered defence as their weakness considering they have the likes of Messi,Aguero and Di Maria in their attacking front.
1. Germany
The German side tops the list in the latest FIFA rankings after winning the world cup for the fourth time around in 2014. For some tome now the Germans were the most consistent sides in all Major tournaments but unfortunately they always finished one step short of victory. But this time around they manged to cross the final hurdle as well and became victors at last. Their shocking 2-0 loss to Poland in the 2016 Euro Qualifiers following their 1-1 draw against Ireland have made the job difficult for the Champions to qualify for the 2016 Euros this time around.
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