Having climbed the ranking dramatically over the last two years, Les Fauves from the Central African Republic are hoping to use Brazil 2014 qualifying to maintain some impressive momentum.
Malaysia, on the back of a maiden regional title win in south-east Asia two years ago, continue to make steady progress with future growth planned around a host of talented youngsters.
FIFA.com takes a closer look at the Azerbaijan national team, currently coached by German legend Berti Vogts and aiming to climb into the middle of the pack in Europe.
With only eight international played over the past month, there was very little change to the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, though Argentina did manage to oust Denmark from ninth position.
FIFA.com looks at the progress of Korea DPR, who won the recent AFC Challenge Cup to leap 25 places to 86th on the latest edition of the global ladder.
With Victor Piturca back at the reins, Romania have risen eight places to 45 on the global ladder, enhancing hope they can return to the FIFA World Cup in 2014.
