06/07/2017
Northern Ireland Reach Highest Position On FIFA Rankings
Northern Ireland have reached their highest ever position in FIFA's official rankings.
Michael O'Neill's team have moved up six places and are now 22nd on the list.
Confederation cup simmers Germany returned to first place.
Germany moved above Brazil and Argentina.
England are 13th, Wales dropped from 13th to 20th and Scotland are 58th.
(CD/LM)
Michael O'Neill's team have moved up six places and are now 22nd on the list.
Confederation cup simmers Germany returned to first place.
Germany moved above Brazil and Argentina.
England are 13th, Wales dropped from 13th to 20th and Scotland are 58th.
(CD/LM)
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