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The last international break of the 2023-24 season came between March 18 and 26, allowing European and South American nations to carry out penultimate preparations for this summer’s European Championship and Copa America. Almost all top nations took part in two friendlies each, trying their best to put impressive scorelines on the board and better their positioning on the FIFA Men’s World Rankings.
Below, we will check out which teams improved their coefficient and which teams dropped the ball. Here are the top 10 international teams as per FIFA’s latest Men’s World Rankings (April 4):
#10 Croatia – 1721.07 Points
Croatia Beat Tunisia & Egypt In March
Kicking off the list is Luka Modric’s spirited Croatia. Gaining 3.5 points since the last FIFA Rankings on February 15, the Croats now have a healthy 1721.07 points on the board.
Croatia first beat Tunisia and then Egypt in the March international break. The game against Tunisia was settled on penalties after the teams played out a goalless draw in regulation time. The 2018 FIFA World Cup finalists won the shootout 5-4. It was pretty much a straightforward affair against Egypt as the European giants cruised to a 4-2 victory.
#9 Italy – 1724.6 Points
Italy Won Both Their Friendlies In March
With 1724.6 points to their name, Italy have claimed the ninth place in FIFA’s esteemed Men’s Rankings. The four-time world champions won both their international friendlies in March, gaining 5.78 points as a result. No team in the top 10 earned more points in the last international break.
Italy first secured a 2-1 win over Venezuela on March 22, thanks to a fine brace from Mateo Retegui. A couple of days later, they claimed a 2-0 victory over Ecuador, with Lorenzo Pellegrini and Nicolo Barella scoring on either side of halftime to seal the win.
#8 Spain – 1727.5 Points
Spain Lost To Colombia Then Drew With Brazil
Officially the eighth-best team on the planet, Spain have 1727.5 points to their…
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Author : Sushan Chakraborty
Publish date : 2024-04-05 07:38:44
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