FIFA Men’s World Rankings: Top 10 Nations (July 2024)

FIFA Men’s World Rankings: Top 10 Nations (July 2024) – originally posted on Sportslens.com

Between June and July 2024, a remarkable 125 soccer matches were played across the globe. The majority of these matches came in the 2024 European Championship and Copa America 2024 — the two biggest tournaments of the summer. Unsurprisingly, EURO 2024 champions Spain and Copa America 2024 conquerors Argentina saw their points tally receive a sizable boost. But was it enough to shuffle the FIFA Men’s World Rankings? Read on to find out.

#10 Italy: 1714.29 Points

Italy Exited EURO 2024 In The Round Of 16

EURO 2020 winners Italy were all over the place in EURO 2024. Due to their poor showing, Italy have lost 10.08 points since June 2024 rankings, with their current total standing at 1714.29 points.

Italy opened EURO 2024 with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Albania, and it only went downhill from there. They lost to Spain and drew with Croatia in their final two Group B fixtures before succumbing to a 2-0 defeat to Switzerland in the Round of 16.

#9 Colombia: 1727.32 Points

Colombia Reached Copa America 2024 Final

Gaining 57.88 points thanks to their sensational Copa America 2024 run, Colombia are ninth in the FIFA Men’s World Rankings with 1727.32 points. James Rodriguez and Co. were in 12th place in the June 2024 rankings.

Colombia reached the final of the Copa America in the United States, beating tournament favorites Uruguay in the semi-finals. Unfortunately for the Colombians, they could not take the final step, as Argentina star Lautaro Martinez scored in extra time to carry La Albiceleste to a 1-0 victory.

#8 Portugal: 1741.43 Points

Cristiano Ronaldo Failed To Score For Portugal In EURO 2024

Paying the price for their poor EURO 2024 run, Portugal are down from sixth place to eighth. Cristiano Ronaldo‘s side have lost 5.61 points due to their poor run, with their total now standing at 174.43 points.

Portugal beat Czechia and Romania in consecutive Group F matches to…

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Author : Sushan Chakraborty

Publish date : 2024-07-30 05:56:20

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