2024-07-18 18:34:08
The Colombian national team has made a significant rise in the FIFA Ranking, now ranking among the top ten teams in the world.
Despite losing to Argentina in the Copa América final, the Colombian team moved up three positions, reaching ninth place.
During the months of June and July, the international football scene has been packed with action, with the holding of three continental competitions and a series of friendly matches that have added up to a total of 125 matches played around the planet.These events have had a notable influence on the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, resulting in significant changes to the hierarchy of national teams.
Argentina, consolidating its position as the best team in the world, has maintained its top spot after its victory at the Copa America. France, semi-finalist at the UEFA Euro Cup, has secured its position in second place, showing a solid and consistent performance.
In a surprising move, Spain have climbed five places to third in the rankings, thanks to their victory in the European competition. La Roja have made a strong comeback, proving their ability to compete at the highest level. England, despite losing in the Euro final, have moved up one place and now sit in fourth position, closing in on the podium. Brazil, despite their outstanding football history, have dropped one place and are in fifth position.
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Belgium has experienced a notable drop, dropping out of the top 5 and now ranking sixth.The Netherlands, with a stable performance, maintains its seventh position, while Portugal has dropped two places, ranking eighth. Italy completes the top 10, holding on to tenth position despite recent challenges.
Beyond the top 10, there have been significant movements among other teams. Turkey has made spectacular progress, moving up 16 places to reach position 26.thanks to its performance in the quarterfinals of its continental tournament. Venezuela, with a notable rise of 17 positions, has placed itself in 37th place, reflecting its effort and progress in the international arena.
Panama and Canada have also had outstanding performances in the Copa América, which has allowed them to climb eight positions. each in the rankings, placing 35th and 40th respectively. These advances underscore the growing level of competitiveness and talent in North and Central American soccer.
New Zealand has finally managed to return to the world top 100 after a seven-year absencethanks to their victory in the OFC Nations Cup. This achievement has allowed the New Zealanders to climb 13 places and place themselves in 94th position, marking a significant milestone for Oceanian football.
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