Fifa rankings
Germany, Brazil and Portugal retain top spots in Fifa rankings
Thursday 22 December saw the announcement by world football's governing body of the latest positions as eyes focus ever more on World Cup 2018.
Germany, Brazil and Portugal retained the top three places in the latest Fifa rankings released on Thursday.
There was little movement in the Fifa charts with Argentina and Belgium completing the top five and 2018 World Cup hosts Russia placed 64th.
Fifa rankings as of December 22
1. Germany
2. Brazil
3. Portugal
4. Argentina
5. Belgium
6. Spain
7. Poland
8. Switzerland
9. France
10. Chile