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Brazil replaces world champ Germany at top of FIFA rankings

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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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