Germany back atop FIFA rankings

Germany leapfrogged Brazil and Argentina to move back atop the FIFA rankings released Wednesday thanks to the team winning the Confederations Cup last week.

The world champions beat Chile 1-0 in the Russia-based tournament a year out from the 2018 World Cup to ensure a first return to the top of the rankings in more than two years.

Brazil fall to second and Argentina third, just ahead of European champions Portugal who have climbed up four places to fourth.

2010 World Cup Champion Spain fell one place down to 11^th in the FIFA rankings.  

Bangladesh are a lowly 190^th in the FIFA rankings having climbed two places.

Already qualified for next year's World Cup, Iran jumps seven spots to lead Asia's contingents at No.23 ahead of Australia, who move up three places from No.48.

FIFA rankings as of July 6

1. Germany (+2 places)

2. Brazil (-1)

3. Argentina (-1)

4. Portugal (+4)

5. Switzerland (+4)

6. Poland (+4)

7. Chile (-3)

8. Colombia (-3)

9. France (-3)

10. Belgium (-3)

11. Spain(-1)

12. Italy

13.England

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23. Iran (+7)

45. Australia (+3)

96. India (+4)

190. Bangladesh (+2)