With the World Cup growing closer, Brazil have been given a boost as they see themselves reach the number three spot in FIFAs new rankings The June 2014 FIFA rankings brings joy to the nation of Brazil as the World Cup hosts enter the top three. Neymars side have been in sizzling form ahead of the World Cup kick-off on June 12, one that stretches back to Selecaos successful 2013 Confederation Cup campaign, and have now been awarded for their hard work The latest rankings do bring positive news for La Albiceleste, as well, with Messis Argentina moving into fifth spot. However, it isnt the happiest of days for his La Liga rival, Cristiano Ronaldo, as Portugal were knocked off of third spot by Scolaris men. READY FOR THE WORLD CUP: Brazil enter the competition in number three in FIFAs rankings After the news of Radamel Falcaos absence from footballs grand prize, Colombia drop from fifth to eighth, being leaped by Hitzfelds Switzerland, who move into fifth. There have been some significant changes in the top 20 as well with Modrics Croatia moving from 20 to 18 on the list. France move from 16 to 15, England move into 10th spot, and USA move one spot up into 12th. Spain and Germany remain untouched at number one and two, respectively. CAFs Top 5: Algeria (22), Ivory Coast (23), Egypt (36), Ghana (37), Cape Verde Islands (39) CONCACAFS Top 5: USA (13), Mexico (20), Costa Rica (28), Panama (31), Honduras (33) CONMEBOLs Top 5: Brazil (3), Argentina (5), Uruguay (7), Colombia (8), Chile (14) AFCs Top 5 : Iran (43), Japan (46), Korea Republic (57), Uzbekistan (59), Australia (62) UEFAS Top 5: Spain (1), Germany (2), Portugal (4), Switzerland (6), Italy (
Posted on: Thu, 05 Jun 2014 17:35:40 +0000
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