Italy rise in FIFA World Rankings after 3-1 victory over France
Italy's national football team has climbed to 13th in the FIFA World Rankings following a 3-1 victory over France in the Nations League. This marks their first home win against France in 64 years.
Why it matters
The ranking shift reflects the current competitive standing of major European football nations and impacts seeding for future international tournaments.
Italy have risen two places in the FIFA World Rankings following Thursday' evening's 3-1 victory over France in the Nations League, and as things stand, the Azzurri are currently rated as the 13th-best national team in the world.
A brace from Pio Esposito and another goal from Davide Frattesi sent Italy on their way to a 3-1 victory at home against France in San Siro on Thursday evening, the first time that the Azzurri had beaten Les Bleus on home soil in 64 years.
As a result of Thursday's victory, Italy have risen two places in the FIFA World Rankings, from 15th up to 13th, overtaking Germany (14th) and Croatia (15th) in the process.
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