May 27, 2021
By: Sanya Singh
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Belgium remains to be on top, as it has been since 2018. Eden Hazard and boys have been in the best-ever form, in history, since the FIFA World Cup in Russia 2018.
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France, the reigning world champions in 2018, ranks at number 2. But, the two-time world champions are not so far behind on paper and on ground.
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Five-time world champions Brazil bags the 3rd position for the 4th year in a row. The Thiago Silva-led team will be hoping for a sixth world cup win at Qatar, next year.
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England has been at the 4th position since 2019. The English team had come fourth in Russia 2018, after losing to Belgium in the third place play-off.
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s home country’s best ever ranking was in 2017, when they reached the top 3.
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The European powerhouse manages to maintain its ranking at the sixth position. The Spanish national team will be hoping for a top-notch performance at next month’s Euro 2020, which was postponed to this year.
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The four-time world champions are at number seven. Giorgio Chiellini, at 36, knows that he doesn't have much left in him. Euro 2020 is significant for him, too, as it might be his last big stage.
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The Latin American football aficionados must be extremely disappointed as the team’s ranking dropped from 7 to 8. This year’s Copa America might prove to be a stage for redemption.
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In the last 3 years, Uruguay’s rankings have been on a constant decline.
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After a major dip in 2016, Denmark has made a gradual recovery and has made its way to the top 10.
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