Germany retain top spot in latest FIFA rankings; India move up 26 places to 147

India have risen 26 spots in the latest FIFA rankings to 147

The latest FIFA rankings that were announced today saw both Germany and Argentina retain their spots at 1 and 2, respectively.

Belgium moved up to 3rd in the rankings, thanks to their wins over Israel and Cyprus, pushing Colombia to 4th in the process. The biggest jump in terms of points was made by Wales, who added 153 points to rise by 15 spots to 22nd.

European giants Italy and France both fell by 3 ranks each and are currently 13th and 11th in the table while Spain moved up a slot to climb back into the top 10. England meanwhile, have capitalised on their recent form and risen to 14th in the rankings.

In terms of Indian interests, the country has made a big move up the rankings under new coach Stephen Constantine, thanks to their two-legged 2-0 aggregate win over Nepal. India are now ranked 146, a jump of 25 places from their previous rankings.

Bhutan, who were the last ranked team before the 2018 World Cup qualifiers began, were the biggest movers, moving up 46 places from 209 to 163.

FIFA Rankings (9th April 2015)

Rank	Team	Points	Rise (+) / Fall (-)
1	Germany	1687	-
2	Argentina	1490	-
3	Belgium	1457	+1
4	Colombia	1412	-1
5	Brazil	1354	+1
6	Netherlands	1301	-1
7	Portugal	1221	-
8	Uruguay	1176	+1
9	Switzerland	1135	+3
10	Spain	1132	+1

FIFA Rankings (9th April 2015) (India in the table)

Rank	Team	Points	Rise (+) / Fall (-)
144 (Tied)	New Zealand	163	-10
147	India	161	+26
148	Curacao	159	+11
149	Malta	158	-4