Ghana move up in the latest FIFA ranking

kwame

July 14, 2016 9:24 AM

Black Stars move a place up in the men's FIFA ranking as Euro 2016 winners Portugal also push up.

Ghana moved from 37th in the world to 36th but still kept their third position in Africa behind Algeria and Cote d’Ivoire.

The just ended Euro 2016 tournament in France, the Copa America and OFC Nations Cup played a huge role in placement of teams in the current ranking.

Host nation of the Euro 2016 France climbed seven places in the ranking with Poland rising 11 places to 16th on the world ranking.

Wales moved up 15 positions to place 11th with Iceland who stunned England in the competition moving up 12 places to 22nd on the world ranking.

New Zealand climbed the highest on the world ranking with their victory in the OFC Nations Cup with 54-place jump to 93rd.

Copa America finalist Argentina continue to keep their top spot in first position with Euro 2016 champions Portugal rising two places to 6th position behind fifth placed Copa America champions Chile.

Top 10 in the world

Argentina

Belgium

Colombia

Germany

Chile

Portugal

France

Spain

Brazil

Italy

Top 10 in Africa

Algeria

Cote d’Ivoire

Ghana

Senegal

Egypt

Tunisia

Cameroon

Morocco

Congo DR

Mali

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