International Soccer

Belgium Edges France At No. 1 In Latest FIFA Rankings; Germany Continues Slide

The October 2018 FIFA rankings were released Thursday and France is no longer the best team in the world — at least when it comes to arbitrary numerical rankings.

Belgium, which was tied with France at No. 1 in September, moved into sole position atop the October 2018 FIFA rankings. Brazil follows France in third while Croatia and England, which jumped over Uruguay, round out the top five.

Amazing Youth Video Shows How Garra Charrua Makes Tiny Uruguay One Of The Greatest Soccer Nations Of All Time

Before the World Cup this summer, Sid Lowe produced an insightful interview with Uruguay and Atlético Madrid captain Diego Godín. In it, the captain of La Celeste argued that what makes compatriot Luis Suarez great is what makes many Uruguayans great — garra charrua.

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