DHAKA: World Cup winner Germany remain atop of the world football rankings with 1725 points published by governing body FIFA on Thursday while Argentina, who were runner-up at the tournament in Brazil, stay second with 1538 points.

Germany continues to lead the way despite their ever-changing squad and will be confident of holding onto their perch across the foreseeable future.

This month’s update sees very little change to the top 10, with each of the highest six nations remaining intact.

Wins over Armenia and Argentina push Portugal onto equal points with France in seventh, with former world champions Spain also moving up one to ninth.

Uruguay are the only side in the top 10 to drop, while England, Romania and the Czech Republic can be extremely happy with their push to make the elite.

Algeria leads African nations at No 20.

Tunisia is the biggest climber inside the top 25 due to a draw with Botswana and victory over Egypt in qualifying for the African Cup of Nations.

Remaining unbeaten in six matches since June, per Soccerway, has also helped elevate the improving side.

Greece endured the worst fall of the top 25.

The Euro 2004 winners haven’t picked up a win in six matches since defeating Cote d’Ivoire at the World Cup and shockingly lost home ties with the Faroe Islands and Serbia earlier this month.

BDST: 2042 HRS, NOV 27, 2014