Nigeria has slipped down one spot in the latest FIFA rankings from number forty-eight to forty-nine after failing to qualify for the second stage of the World Cup in Russia. 2018 FIFA World Cup winners, France climbed to the top of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking in the first edition of the global rankings since they emerged world champions. Germany dropped 14 places to 15th, Argentina now seats 11th, after slipping down 6 places, Chile is 12th, while Poland drops to 18th. All due to disappointing World Cup campaigns. The Pharaohs failed to win a game in the World Cup, falling 3-1 to Saudi Arabia in the last match.

Source: The Guardian August 16, 2018 12:45 UTC