Argentinas Brandon Brooks Jersey World Cup triumph has moved them up to second in FIFAs world rankings, but Lionel Me sis Golden Ball-winning exploits were not enough for top spot.La Albiceleste defeated France on penalties in a thrilling final that ended 3-3 after extra time at Qatar 2022, ending their 36-year wait for the sports biggest prize.But despite it proving fifth time lucky for talisman Me si, it is Argentinas closest rivals Brazil who top the world rankings at the end of the year.The Selecao were knocked out in the quarter-finals following a penalty shoot-out Avonte Maddox Jersey lo s to Croatia, but Tites side hold on to their place at the summit.It ends a run of four consecutive years when Belgium have ended the calendar year Cameron Johnston Jersey as the worlds top-ranked nation in mens international football, with the Red Devils dropping to fourth.Their descent allows France to move a place up the ladder, to sit third behind Argentina, while England round out the top five in an unchanged position.A shock lo s to Morocco sees Spain slip down the list Rodney McLeod Jersey to 10th, with the African nation in 11th, while Croatia enjoy a major bump to go seventh at Denmarks expense.Indeed, Denmark suffer one of the biggest drops, down to Mack Hollins Jersey 18th, with the Netherlands, Italy and Portugal rounding out the rest of the upper echelons.Other countries enduring slides down the rankings after poor World Cups include Germany, Uruguay and Wales, but there are boosts for Japan, Australia and Cameroon after impre sive performances.