World and European champions Spain stay in the position of FIFA's monthly rankings released Wednesday, while the U.S. dropped six places to 30th.
Netherlands and Germany in second place and three on the list, which will be used to determine the pre-eminent in the World Cup qualifier this Saturday.
Brazil up to fourth despite only reaching the quarter-final of the Copa America, while the winner of the tournament Uruguay climbed to number five which is the highest ranking to date.
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Both the top six UK and eight Italian dropped two positions, but it certainly gets the top seed in their qualifying group.
Portugal perched at number seven, Croatia at number nine, Norway 12 and Greece 13 complete the list of nine European countries which will receive the top seed in their group.
France will join second-tier teams, including the 2018 World Cup host Russia and Montenegro are booming.
Argentina survive in the world number 10 after being eliminated in the Copa America quarter-finals.
Still on football, FIFA has set a date for the implementation of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
The tournament involving 32 countries in 64 matches will be held June 12 through July 13, 2014. FIFA said the Confederations Cup will be held on 15 to 30 June 2013.
Confederations Cup is a tournament featuring eight teams host Brazil, the defending world champion Spain and six countries that recognized regional confederations of FIFA.
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