ZURICH — Portugal rose to No. 3 in the latest FIFA rankings and fourth-ranked Colombia now leads the South American nations.
World and European champion Spain remained No. 1, ahead of Germany. Uruguay rose one place to No. 5.
World Cup host Brazil is tied for No. 6, with traditional rival Argentina, which dropped three places.
Switzerland, Italy and Greece completed the top 10.
The United States moved up to No. 13 after drawing 2-2 with No. 19 Mexico.
Ivory Coast, at No. 21, leads the African nations. Iran is the highest-ranked Asian confederation team at No. 37.
Australia at No. 59 is the lowest-ranked World Cup team.
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