Belgium remains the top-ranked team in world football in the latest FIFA rankings. Lionel Messi’s Argentina are in 2nd place with Spain in 3rd. The UAE has climbed to 64th while Northern Ireland and Scotland are both up one place. Michael O'Neill's side are 28th, while Gordon Strachen's men now sit 45th. England have retained their position of 9th and Wales stay 17th. India have climbed up to 160th after wins over Guam and Afghanistan.

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