Turkey climbs three spots to 45th place in FIFA rankings

Turkish football has showed slight improvement FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, released yesterday, with the 'Reds and Whites' climbing three spots 45th place. World Cup winner Germany dropped to No. 3 in the latest FIFA rankings, with beaten finalist Argentina still at No. 1. Germany trades places with new No. 2 Belgium as its World Cup results drop in value more than one year later. The Netherlands fell seven places to No. 12, also because its third-place finish in Brazil counts for less in FıFA's calculations over a four-year cycle. Colombia stays at No. 4, and Brazil and Portugal each rise one to Nos. 5 and 6, respectively. Copa America winner Chile climbs one to No. 10. Mexico used its Gold Cup title to rise 14 places to No. 26. Runner-up Jamaica is up 21 to No. 55. The United States, beaten by Jamaica in the semifinals, improves five places to No. 29.

FIFA rankings (points, position change)

1. Argentina 1,425 -

2. Belgium 1,244 +1

3. Germany 1,226 -1

4. Colombia 1,218 --

5. Brazil 1,186 +1

6. Portugal 1,177 +1

7. Romania 1,166 +1

8. England 1,157 +1

9. Wales 1,155 +1

10. Chile 1,124 +1