Latest International Standings - Aug 2018

England rise to sixth in Fifa rankings after World Cup run


England have moved up six places to sixth in Fifa's world rankings after their run to the World Cup semi-finals in Russia. It is their highest position since they were fourth in March 2013.

World Cup winners France rise six spots to top the rankings, ahead of Belgium, Brazil and Croatia, while Germany fall from first to 15th place.

Wales are down one to 19th, while Northern Ireland and Scotland go up two to 27th and 40th respectively, The Republic of Ireland also rise two positions to 29th.

Full Fifa rankings: https://www.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/ranking-table/men/index.html

Fifa men's rankings

1 France (+6)

2 Belgium (+1)

3 Brazil (-1)

4 Croatia (+16)

5 Uruguay (+9)

6 England (+6)

7 Portugal (-3)

8 Switzerland (-2)

9 Spain (+1)

10)Denmark (+3)


Selected others

15 Germany (-14)

17 Netherlands (-)

19 Wales (-1)

21 Italy (-2)

27 Northern Ireland (+2)

29 Republic of Ireland (+2)

40 Scotland (+2)


Will England stay there, that is my question to you?!

Yea I saw this and have to say that it just doesn't seem right.

No matter what Germany did in World Cup on their previous records they are without doubt a top ten world team.
For me as well England are rated above their true value.