FIFA World Rankings: Argentina Tops, Morocco climbs one spot and India falls

The FIFA World Rankings have recently been updated and some major moves have taken place. The recent conclusion of major international tournaments has played a big part in this movement. Argentina have retained their number one spot with 1885.36 points, with Spain breathing down their necks in second place with 1867.09 points. France, England, and Brazil make up the rest of the top five.

A few changes and new faces in the top 10 rankings recently, with most of the movement taking place between ranks 11-100. That said, let’s first take a detailed look at the top 10 teams in the latest FIFA World Rankings.

FIFA World Rankings: The Top 10

As mentioned above, there has been no movement within the top 10 teams in the rankings. Each team has retained their spot.

FIFA World Rankings: Top Gainers

Angola | 2 Spots | Current Rank: 87

Angola getting a two-spot rise is a surprise for many as they haven't won any game in the last four games (four draws), yet manage to rise in the FIFA World Rankings.

Qatar | 2 Spots | Current Rank: 53

Although the Qatar national football team has struggled in the ongoing World Cup Qualifiers, they've still managed to raise their place in the FIFA World Rankings by two spots.

Mexico | 4 Spots | Current Rank: 13

The North American team, Mexico, has been in fine form lately. They recently won the CONCACAF Gold Cup, beating the USA in the final (2-1), resulting in a jump of four spots in the FIFA World Rankings

FIFA World Rankings: Biggest Falls

India | 6 Spots | Previous Rank: 127 | Current Rank: 133

India had an outing to forget at the AFC Asian Cup as well as the World Cup Qualifiers (second round). They've only managed to win one game out of six played so far, resulting in going six spots down in the FIFA World Rankings.

Guinea-Bissau | 3 Spots | Previous Rank: 128 | Current Rank: 131

Guinea-Bissau, too, had a poor outing at the AFCON. They're having a terrible time, losing six games on a trout, which ultimately costs them 3 spots in the latest FIFA World Rankings. Guinea-Bissau were ranked 128, now at 131st position.

Ivory Coast | 4 Spots | Current Rank: 45

Ivory Coast seems to be struggling to win a match; their last four games resulted in three draws and one defeat. Once looking to break into the top 30, now struggling to keep their place in the top 50. They have moved down 4 spots in the latest FIFA World Rankings.