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Portuguese recovery sparks rise
Thursday 5 November 2009An impressive run of form helped Portugal reach a play-off for a place at South Africa 2010, and has also elevated them to tenth on the global ladder.

A Faroe way to go
Thursday 29 October 2009Faroe Islands jumped 41 places on the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, which was their best leap since the global ladder was introduced.

Le Guen's Lions ready to roar
Thursday 22 October 2009French coach Paul Le Guen has led Cameroon to the brink of the 2010 FIFA World Cup and shooting 15 places up the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking.

Brazil and Spain pull away
Friday 16 October 2009Brazil maintain a slim lead over Spain as both consolidate their lead at the top, while Portugal's qualifying revival takes them inside the top ten.

Israel knocking on the door
Thursday 1 October 2009A heavy defeat of Luxembourg has helped Israel rise to 22nd on the global ladder, and they are now eyeing qualification for South Africa 2010.

Senegal seek Korean lift
Friday 25 September 2009Some positive recent results have elevated Senegal to 80th on the global ladder, and they will look to continue their ascent in Korea Republic.
Czechs bouncing back
Thursday 17 September 2009Blue Eagles set to soar
Thursday 10 September 2009Mali on course for status jump
Friday 4 September 2009Spain close gap on Brazil
Wednesday 2 September 2009El Salvador moving on up
Thursday 27 August 2009Boost for Asian duo
Thursday 20 August 2009High hopes for Brave Warriors
Thursday 13 August 2009Canucks on the move
Thursday 6 August 2009Gold Cup sparks movement
Wednesday 5 August 2009Dobrovolski gets Moldova moving
Thursday 30 July 2009Elephants trumpet towards the top
Friday 24 July 2009Aussies at an all-time high
Thursday 16 July 2009Macedonians' rising dream
Thursday 9 July 2009Dunga pilots return to pole
Friday 3 July 2009Brazil knock Spain off top spot
Wednesday 1 July 2009Libya's sights on 2014
Monday 22 June 2009Iraq receive unexpected boost
Thursday 11 June 2009Dutch on a charge
Thursday 4 June 2009Significant movement in top ten
Wednesday 3 June 2009Maldives run with the wind
Thursday 28 May 2009Grenadian gains continue
Thursday 21 May 2009Mozambique on the move
Thursday 14 May 2009Pakistan on the move
Thursday 7 May 2009Status quo reigns worldwide
Wednesday 6 May 2009Northern Ireland's new era
Thursday 30 April 2009Onwards and upwards for Uruguay
Thursday 23 April 2009Stallions striding to success
Thursday 16 April 2009Golden Lilies blossoming
Thursday 9 April 2009Spain break into record lead
Wednesday 8 April 2009Upward Americans stride ahead
Thursday 2 April 2009Cranes look to fly higher
Thursday 26 March 2009Korea DPR on track for history
Thursday 19 March 2009Olsen return lifts Norway
Thursday 12 March 2009Portugal back in the top ten
Wednesday 11 March 2009Yemen on the rise
Thursday 5 March 2009Timely ranking boost for Sudan
Thursday 26 February 2009New heights for UNCAF minnows
Thursday 19 February 2009Sweden bouncing back
Thursday 12 February 2009Top ten stays the same
Wednesday 11 February 2009New boss guides Tico rise
Thursday 5 February 2009Kuwait on the up and up
Thursday 29 January 2009Poles find strength in adversity
Thursday 22 January 2009Pharaohs seek to rule again
Thursday 15 January 2009Grenada spice up Caribbean mix
Thursday 8 January 2009