Brazil climb to second in FIFA rankings

Brazil beat Peru 3-1 at the Maracana stadium earlier this month to collect their ninth Copa America title.

Published: 25th July 2019 10:39 PM  |   Last Updated: 25th July 2019 10:39 PM   |  A+A A-

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Brazil's Dani Alves lifts up the trophy after winning the Copa America final against Peru at the Maracana stadium (Photo | AP)

By AFP

PARIS: Copa America winners Brazil have leapfrogged World Champions France, climbing to second place in the latest FIFA rankings, released on Thursday. 

Brazil beat Peru 3-1 at the Maracana stadium earlier this month to collect their ninth continental title.

Belgium still top the rankings while France slip to number three.

Algeria are the biggest movers, climbing 28 places to number 40 following their victory over Senegal in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations.

In spite of winning their first continental title in 29 years, the Algerians are only the fourth-ranked team in Africa behind Senegal (20), Tunisia (29) and Nigeria (33), another team they beat in the semi-finals. 

India lost two matches and drew one in the Intercontinental Cup earlier this month in Ahmedabad and dropped two spots to 103rd. The Indian team now lies at 18th among Asian countries.

Iran (23rd) is at the top among Asian countries, followed by Japan (33), Korea (37), Australia (46) and Qatar (62).