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14/06/2019
NI Rise Five Spots In FIFA World Rankings
The Northern Ireland football team have jumped five spaces in the FIFA World rankings, above USA and Republic of Ireland.
The new rankings see Michael O'Neill's men sit at 28th place, tied with Japan, following a faultless start to the Euro 2020 qualifying campaign.
Belgium remain at the top of the list after recent wins against Scotland and Kazakhstan. World champions France, Brazil, Belgium and Portgual make up the rest of the top five.
Northern Ireland will continue their quest to secure a place at the Euro 2020 finals when they face Germany at Windsor Park on 09 September.
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The new rankings see Michael O'Neill's men sit at 28th place, tied with Japan, following a faultless start to the Euro 2020 qualifying campaign.
Belgium remain at the top of the list after recent wins against Scotland and Kazakhstan. World champions France, Brazil, Belgium and Portgual make up the rest of the top five.
Northern Ireland will continue their quest to secure a place at the Euro 2020 finals when they face Germany at Windsor Park on 09 September.
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