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KAUNAS, LITHUANIA - SEPTEMBER 15: Rafael Morillo of Venezuela celebrates after scoring their team's first goal 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 Oliver Hardt - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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15 Sep 2021

KAUNAS, LITHUANIA - SEPTEMBER 13: Micah Leaalafa of The Solomon Islands stretches for the ball during the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2021 group C match between Morocco and Solomon Islands at Kaunas Arena on September 13, 2021 in Kaunas, Lithuania. (Photo by Angel Martinez - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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15 Sep 2021

KLAIPEDA, LITHUANIA - SEPTEMBER 13: Michal Seidler of Czech Republic celebrates after scoring his goal 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 Tullio Puglia - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Czech fisherman eyes Brazilian catch

14 Sep 2021

KAUNAS, LITHUANIA - SEPTEMBER 15: Taynan of Kazakhstan celebrates with Dauren Tursagulov after scoring their team's first goal during the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2021 group A match between Lithuania and Kazakhstan at Kaunas Arena on September 15, 2021 in Kaunas, Lithuania. (Photo by Angel Martinez - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Matchday 4 review: RFU survive test as Kazakhstan, Venezuela progress

15 Sep 2021

KAUNAS, LITHUANIA - SEPTEMBER 10: Ricardinho poses during the Portugal team presentation prior to the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2021 Lithuania on September 10, 2021 in Kaunas, Lithuania. (Photo by Angel Martinez - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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VILNIUS, LITHUANIA - SEPTEMBER 14: Alan Brandi of Argentina celebrates with teammate Matias Edelstein after scoring their team's second goal during the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2021 group F match between Argentina and USA at Vilnius Arena on September 14, 2021 in Vilnius, Lithuania. (Photo by Alexander Scheuber - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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KLAIPEDA, LITHUANIA - SEPTEMBER 13: Ferrao of Brazil poses for a photo as he celebrates after the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2021 group D match between Vietnam and Brazil at Klaipeda Arena on September 13, 2021 in Klaipeda, Lithuania. (Photo by Chris Ricco - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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KAUNAS, LITHUANIA - SEPTEMBER 12: Rafael Morillo of Venezuela battles with Egidijus Zagaras of Lithuania during the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2021 group A match between Lithuania and Venezuela at Kaunas Arena on September 12, 2021 in Kaunas, Lithuania. (Photo by Angel Martinez - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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VILNIUS, LITHUANIA - SEPTEMBER 12: William Ramirez of Guatemala celebrates during the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2021 group B match between Uzbekistan and Guatemala at Vilnius Arena on September 12, 2021 in Vilnius, Lithuania. (Photo by Alex Caparros - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Ramirez: Guatemala want to make history on bicentennial independence day

VILNIUS, LITHUANIA - SEPTEMBER 12: Ivan Chishkala of Football Union of Russia (RFU) celebrates scoring his sides 6th goal during the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2021 group B match between Football Union Of Russia and Egypt at Vilnius Arena on September 12, 2021 in Vilnius, Lithuania. (Photo by Alex Caparros - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Chishkala: We’re saving the big celebrations for later

KLAIPEDA, LITHUANIA - SEPTEMBER 13: Rodrigo of Brazil celebrates with teammates after scoring their team's first goal during the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2021 group D match between Vietnam and Brazil at Klaipeda Arena on September 13, 2021 in Klaipeda, Lithuania. (Photo by Chris Ricco - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Ferrao makes magic as Morocco make history

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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

Janice Cayman in action for Belgium.

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15 Sep 2021

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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Azerbaijan and the legacy of 2012

16 Sep 2021

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Karagenc defying the odds to help Turkey flourish

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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NICE, FRANCE - JUNE 22: Elise Kellond-Knight of Australia celebrates with teammates after scoring her team's first goal during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France Round Of 16 match between Norway and Australia at Stade de Nice on June 22, 2019 in Nice, France. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Recalibrated Matildas united by Kangaroo Route

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Croatia building firm foundation for future success

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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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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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Ronaldo believes international match calendar changes provide “natural evolution”

DOHA, QATAR - FEBRUARY 11: The winner's trophy is seen on a plinth at the side of the pitch prior to the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020 Final between FC Bayern Muenchen and Tigres UANL at the Education City Stadium on February 11, 2021 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 31: Harry Kane of England celebrates with Phil Foden and Raheem Sterling after scoring their side's first goal from the penalty spot during the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar qualifying match between England and Poland on March 31, 2021 at Wembley Stadium in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

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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 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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President Infantino visits FIFA World Cup facility hosting Afghan refugees

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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

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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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Men

RK	Team	Total Points
1	Belgium	1832.33
2	Brazil	1811.73
3	England	1755.44
4	France	1754.31
5	Italy	1735.73

Updated 16 Sep 2021

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Women

RK	Team	Total Points
1	USA	2110.25
2	Sweden	2088.72
3	Germany	2073.09
4	Netherlands	2047.52
5	France	2038.68

Updated 20 Aug 2021

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