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Portugal jumps into top 5 of FIFA world rankings

On Wednesday, Portugal climbed two spots in the updated FIFA Coca-Cola World Rankings, becoming the only top-10 team to improve its position in the latest update.
Portugal secured this rise after winning four international matches, defeating Norway twice and securing single victories each against Wales and Denmark during their recent UEFA Nations League window.
Spain maintained its top-ranked position after sweeping its first four Nations League matches, defeating England 3-2, Croatia twice, and the Czech Republic during the same international window.
Rwanda emerged as the biggest riser in the rankings to No. 119 after defeating Cape Verde 2-1 in Africa Cup qualifying on Sept. 29, while Sierra Leone was the biggest faller.
Belgium, the Netherlands, Mexico, and Morocco complete the top 10 alongside France and England in the top four; FIFA officials confirmed the next rankings update occurs on Nov. 18.

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