FIFA World Rankings 2016: Updated International Standings After Latest Fixtures
Argentina have replaced Belgium as the top-rated side in the world in FIFA's latest official rankings, while Germany have dropped down to fifth.
Colombia are the biggest movers in the top 10, up four places into fourth, and England have dropped down to 10th after a recent victory over Germany and a loss to the Netherlands.
Here's a look at the new standings following the latest round of international matches:
| Rank | Team | Total Points | +/- |
| 1 | Argentina | 1532 | +1 |
| 2 | Belgium | 1352 | -1 |
| 3 | Chile | 1348 | +2 |
| 4 | Colombia | 1337 | +4 |
| 5 | Germany | 1309 | -1 |
| 6 | Spain | 1277 | -3 |
| 7 | Brazil | 1251 | -1 |
| 8 | Portugal | 1184 | -1 |
| 9 | Uruguay | 1158 | +2 |
| 10 | England | 1069 | -1 |
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Belgium's five-month reign in the No. 1 spot is over following two excellent victories by Argentina against Chile and Bolivia in World Cup qualifying.
The Red Devils' own recent outing against Portugal ended in a 2-1 friendly defeat, the match having been moved to a new venue following the Brussels terror attacks, per BBC Sport.
Despite a defeat to Argentina, Chile jumped up two spots into third, an all-time high for the South American side, per FIFA
Northern Ireland are another side in uncharted territory having reached No. 26 after moving up two places.
The Three Lions' drop to 10th saw them leapfrogged by Uruguay, up two into ninth following a 2-2 draw with Brazil and victory over Peru.
Recent poor friendly results for Wales—a draw against Northern Ireland and defeat to Ukraine—has seen Chris Coleman's side drop to 24th with the Euros on the horizon.
Meanwhile, the summer tournament's hosts, France, are the 21st-ranked side, having not played a competitive match since World Cup 2014.
Africa's Guinea-Bissau were the biggest upward movers this month as they advanced 45 places up to 102nd, while Aruba's 24-place drop was the most significant in the other direction.
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