April 2007 FIFA World Rankings

April 18th, 2007 | by: WC Bob |

It is everyone’s favorite time of the month when the powers that be at FIFA release their list of world rankings. After holding on to the top ranking last month, Argentina has been surpassed by Italy whose win over Scotland in Euro 2008 was the difference. Further down the list is Turkey, which moved up 10 spots and now is ranked 17th. My beloved Kazakhstan is now 116th in the world after moving up 27 spots. That is what a win will do for you. The top mover, however, was Lichtenstein which advanced 31 spots. Lest you think it is all about change, for the 100th year in a row American Samoa is ranked last. At least they are consistent.

April 2007 FIFA World Rakings

1. Italy 1604 pts
2. Argentina 1594
3. Brazil 1520
4. France 1496
5. Germany 1393
6. Netherlands 1302
7. Portugal 1292
8. England 1278
9. Spain 1237
10. Czech Republic 1169
11. Ukraine 1021
12. Croatia 1011
13. Cameroon 968
14. Romania 929
15. Greece 905
16. Russia 901
17. Turkey 892
18. Mexico 888