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KLAIPEDA, LITHUANIA - SEPTEMBER 16: Rodrigo of Brazil poses for a photo with a shirt to celebrate scoring 100 goals for Brazil after the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2021 group D match between Brazil and Czech Republic at Klaipeda Arena on September 16, 2021 in Klaipeda, Lithuania. (Photo by Chris Ricco - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Rodrigo: I would give my life to win this World Cup

18 Sep 2021

KAUNAS, LITHUANIA - SEPTEMBER 16: Kritsada Wongkaeo of Thailand prepares for the match prior to the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2021 group C match between Thailand and Morocco at Kaunas Arena on September 16, 2021 in Kaunas, Lithuania. (Photo by Angel Martinez - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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18 Sep 2021

VILNIUS, LITHUANIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Miodrag Aksentijevic of Serbia reacts during the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2021 group F match between Argentina and Serbia at Vilnius Arena on September 17, 2021 in Vilnius, Lithuania. (Photo by Alex Caparros - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Aksentijevic hoping to save the best for last

18 Sep 2021

VILNIUS, LITHUANIA - SEPTEMBER 18: Dilshod Rakhmatov of Uzbekistan celebrates the win during the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2021 group B match between Egypt and Uzbekistan at Vilnius Arena on September 18, 2021 in Vilnius, Lithuania. (Photo by Alex Caparros - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Matchday 7 review: Rakhmatov snatches ticket as RFU, Kazakhstan finish top

18 Sep 2021

KLAIPEDA, LITHUANIA - SEPTEMBER 13: David Drozd of The Czech Republic is tackled by Claudio Goodridge of Panama during the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2021 group D match between Panama and Czech Republic at Klaipeda Arena on September 13, 2021 in Klaipeda, Lithuania. (Photo by Chris Ricco - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Goodridge: Panama want to make history against Brazil

18 Sep 2021

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KLAIPEDA, LITHUANIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Borja Diaz of Spain celebrates after scoring their side's first goal during the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2021 group E match between Spain and Japan at Klaipeda Arena on September 17, 2021 in Klaipeda, Lithuania. (Photo by Chris Ricco - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Matchday 6 review: Argentina and Spain pass formidable tests

PALANGA, LITHUANIA - SEPTEMBER 10: Van Hieu Nguyen of Vietnam poses during the Vietnam team presentation prior to the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2021 Lithuania at on September 10, 2021 in Palanga, Lithuania. (Photo by Chris Ricco - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Matchday 8 preview: Last chance saloon for trio

BIRSTONAS, LITHUANIA - SEPTEMBER 09: Taynan Da Silva poses during the Kazakhstan team presentation prior to the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2021 Lithuania at Vytautas Mineral SPA on September 09, 2021 in Birstonas, Lithuania. (Photo by Angel Martinez - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Taynan: Knowing my son can say his dad played in a World Cup makes me so emotional

KAUNAS, LITHUANIA - SEPTEMBER 15: Alfredo Vidal of Venezuela shoots under pressure from Edwin Cubillo of Costa Rica during the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2021 group A match between Costa Rica and Venezuela at Kaunas Arena on September 15, 2021 in Kaunas, Lithuania. (Photo by Angel Martinez - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Matchday 7 preview: Last chance for hosts, all to play for in Group B

KAUNAS, LITHUANIA - SEPTEMBER 16: Ricardinho of Portugal celebrates with Miguel Castro after scoring their team's second goal during the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2021 group C match between Solomon Islands and Portugal at Kaunas Arena on September 16, 2021 in Kaunas, Lithuania. (Photo by Angel Martinez - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Matchday 5 review: Heavyweight trio advance, Morocco denied

FIFA referees Estefanía Pinto and Valeria Palma before a futsal match

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Pinto and Palma ready to break new ground

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Rising Philippines set sights on World Cup ‘dream’

17 Sep 2021

PARIS, FRANCE - DECEMBER 08: Veronique Boquete poses for a portrait during the FIFA Women's World Cup France 2019 Draw at La Seine Musicale on December 8, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Boquete: The sky’s the limit for talented female players

16 Sep 2021

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - MARCH 31: FIFA Women's World Cup trophy is displayed during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia New Zealand 2023 Host Cities Announcement at the FIFA on March 31, 2021 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Harold Cunningham/FIFA)

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Long journey to global glory to begin in Europe

15 Sep 2021

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Radoyska: Bulgaria delighted to compare ourselves to the best

17 Sep 2021

Janice Cayman in action for Belgium.

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BAKU, AZERBAIJAN - SEPTEMBER 29: The Azerbaijan Team sing the national anthem before the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2012 group A match between Canada and Azerbaijan at Dalga Arena on September 29, 2012 in Baku, Azerbaijan. (Photo by Steve Bardens - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Women's National Team of Luxemburg. Picture courtesy of Fédération Luxembourgeoise de Football

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Two debutants to make their bow

KASHIMA, JAPAN - AUGUST 02: Bev Priestman, Head Coach of Team Canada looks on prior to the Women's Semi-Final match between USA and Canada on day ten of the Tokyo Olympic Games at Kashima Stadium on August 02, 2021 in Kashima, Ibaraki, Japan. (Photo by Hector Vivas - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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LE HAVRE, FRANCE - JUNE 06: Paige Satchell of New Zealand poses for a portrait during the official FIFA Women's World Cup 2019 portrait session at Hotel Mercure Le Havre Centre Bassin du Commerce on June 06, 2019 in Le Havre, France. (Photo by Adam Pretty - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Gianni Infantino’s presidency has focused on bringing wide-ranging reforms to FIFA, expanding global participation in FIFA’s flagship competitions and boosting FIFA’s investment in football development through the Forward Programme.

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CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe, President of Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Minister of Youth and Sports of Nigeria Sunday Dare during a courtesy visit in State House on 16 September 2021

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FIFA President hails football’s power for unity and celebration during Nigeria visit

16 Sep 2021

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14 Sep 2021

Peter Schmeichel, Ronaldo, FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsene Wenger and Tim Cahill during the FIFA Technical Advisory Group on the future of men’s football sessions on September 9, 2021 in Doha, Qatar.

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Ronaldo believes international match calendar changes provide “natural evolution”

9 Sep 2021

DOHA, QATAR - SEPTEMBER 08: Emmanuel Amuneke, Roberto Carlos, FIFA President Gianni Infantino, FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsene Wenger, Avram Grant, Youri Djorkaeff, Mikael Silvestre, Tim Cahill, Nuno Gomes, Ronaldo, Pablo Zabaleta, Sami Khedira, Roberto Carlos, Marco Materazzi, Alexi Lalas, Jared Borgetti, Ali Al Habsi, Peter Schmeichel and Ryan Nelsen during the FIFA Technical Advisory Group on the future of men’s football sessions on September 8, 2021 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Harold Cunningham - FIFA)

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ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - DECEMBER 07: In this handout provided by FIFA , FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the Preliminary Draw of the 2022 Qatar FIFA World Cup on December 07, 2020 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Kurt Schorrer/FIFA via Getty Images)

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FIFA President calls for stakeholder input at ECA General Assembly

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ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - MARCH 31: FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the G20 Integrity Summit Video Conference at the FIFA on March 31, 2021 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Harold Cunningham/FIFA)

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US Department of Justice awards FIFA Foundation USD 201 million compensation

FIFA president Gianni Infantino met Afghan refugees at their place of accommodation at Park View Villas, a Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup residence in Doha on September 4, 2021. The Qatari capital Doha has become a major transit point for refugees fleeing Afghanistan and who were brought out on evacuation flights.

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MOSCOW, RUSSIA - AUGUST 19: Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA gives a message prior the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2021 group A match between Football Union Of Russia and USA at Luzhniki Beach Soccer Stadium on January 1, 0001 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Octavio Passos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe, President of Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Minister of Youth and Sports of Nigeria Sunday Dare during a courtesy visit in State House on 16 September 2021

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ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura poses for a group picture during a FIFA Africa Forward Development Sub-division Team and APO Workshop at the Home of FIFA on September 15, 2021 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Harold Cunningham/FIFA)

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ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 10: FIFA Master 20 Years: Sport & Future Conference at HoF on September 10, 2021 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Kurt Schorrer/FIFA)

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Home of FIFA hosts CIES anniversary celebrations

14 Sep 2021

DOHA, QATAR - SEPTEMBER 07: FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsene Wenger speaks during an interview as part of the FIFA Technical Advisory Group on the future of men’s football sessions on September 7, 2021 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Harold Cunningham - FIFA)

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13 Sep 2021

Fatma Samoura meets President of the South Sudan Football Association (SSFA), General Augustino Maduot Parek.

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SARAJEVO, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA - OCTOBER 06: Luis Garcia speaks during the UEFA Champions League Trophy Tour - by UniCredit press conference at City Hall on October 6, 2016 in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images)

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World Ranking

The official world rankings of the international mens and womens teams.

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RKTeamTotal Points
1
BEL
Belgium
1832.33
2
BRA
Brazil
1811.73
3
ENG
England
1755.44
4
FRA
France
1754.31
5
ITA
Italy
1735.73

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RKTeamTotal Points
1
USA
USA
2110.25
2
SWE
Sweden
2088.72
3
GER
Germany
2073.09
4
NED
Netherlands
2047.52
5
FRA
France
2038.68

Updated 20 Aug 2021

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