FIFA Rankings April 2012

FIFA has released its new lists of rankings and Spain still leads the world with 1442 points.  Germany has replaced the Netherlands in second place, while Uruguay has moved into third place, pushing the Netherlands into fourth place. 

For North American soccer fans, Team USA is in 29th place, dropping two places.  Canada is in 75th place, up 4. 

North American women fared much better, with Team USA holding on to the top spot with 2166 points.  The top seven remain unchanged, with Canada remaining in the seventh spot.

England dropped on spot in both the men's and women's ranking to spot 7 and 9 respectively.

Men's top 10  Rankings                                         Women's Top 10 Ranking

Country                    Points                                     Country                       Points

1. Spain                     1442                                        USA                               2166
2. Germany               1345                                        Germany                        2163
3. Uruguay                1309                                        Japan                              2114
4. Netherlands           1207                                        Brazil                             2093
5. Portugal                 1190                                        Sweden                          2057
6. Brazil                     1165                                        France                            2020
7. England                 1132                                        Canada                            1971
8. Croatia                   1114                                        Korea DPR                     1970
9. Denmark                1069                                        England                          1965
10. Argentina             1066                                        Australia                         1956

29. USA                       779
75. Canada                   450