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ZURICH (AP) — Brazil is back on top of the FIFA rankings , replacing World Cup holder Germany.
Brazil hasn't played a game since June, while Germany was last in action a month ago when it beat Chile to collect the Confederations Cup in Russia. The FIFA rankings are based on results over a four-year period.
Argentina retained third place, Switzerland rose to fourth — its highest position since the first rankings 24 years go — and Poland moved into an all-time best fifth.
The United States climbed nine places to 26th after winning the CONCACAF Gold Cup last month.
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