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Malta biggest climber in FIFA rankings, moves up six places

Published: 22-10-2020 10:25
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The Malta national team has been confirmed as the biggest climbers in this month’s FIFA rankings. Led by coach Devis Mangia, Malta (180th, +6) has moved up six places courtesy of victories over Gibraltar (195th, unchanged) and Latvia (142nd, -5) and a draw with Andorra (145th, -8).  Qualifying games for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, the play-offs for UEFA EURO 2021, and UEFA Nations League fixtures were among the 120 internationals played over the last month, resulting in significant movement in October’s edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking. While the podium remains the same, the gap has narrowed between top-ranked Belgium and their immediate pursuers, France and Brazil, following the Red Devils‘ loss to England (4th) in the UEFA Nations League – their first defeat since November 2018. However, there are changes to the Top 10: Spain (6th, +1) and Argentina (8th, +1) swapped places with Uruguay (7th, -1) and Croatia (9th, -1) respectively. The next FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking will be published on 26 November 2020.Leader – Belgium (unchanged)Matches played in total – 120Biggest move by points – Hungary (plus 21 points)Biggest move by ranks – Malta (plus 6 ranks)Biggest drop by points – Romania (minus 28 points)Biggest drop by ranks – Romania (minus 10 ranks)