Italy have stepped up the FIFA rankings following six wins on the trot, but still can’t break into the top ten.
Giovanni Trapattoni’s men have been on fine form of late and beat tenth-placed Germany 1-0 on their home turf last week.
These most recent results have allowed the Azzurri to skip past the Czech Republic and Denmark, but it’s not enough to see them past eleventh position.
Brazil and France remain clear at the top of the FIFA standings, while Mexico retain their spot in the top five.
1.Brazil 846 points
2.France 825
3.Spain 748
4.Netherlands 746
4.Mexico 746
6.Argentina 744
7.Turkey 739
8.England 733
9.USA 731
10.Germany 728
11.Italy 721
12.Czech Republic 712
13.Republic of Ireland 710
13.Cameroon 710
15.Denmark 707
16.Portugal 686
17.Costa Rica 680
18.Belgium 672
19.Romania 664
20.Sweden 658
Giovanni Trapattoni’s men have been on fine form of late and beat tenth-placed Germany 1-0 on their home turf last week.
These most recent results have allowed the Azzurri to skip past the Czech Republic and Denmark, but it’s not enough to see them past eleventh position.
Brazil and France remain clear at the top of the FIFA standings, while Mexico retain their spot in the top five.
1.Brazil 846 points
2.France 825
3.Spain 748
4.Netherlands 746
4.Mexico 746
6.Argentina 744
7.Turkey 739
8.England 733
9.USA 731
10.Germany 728
11.Italy 721
12.Czech Republic 712
13.Republic of Ireland 710
13.Cameroon 710
15.Denmark 707
16.Portugal 686
17.Costa Rica 680
18.Belgium 672
19.Romania 664
20.Sweden 658
