AFP, PARIS: Brazil climbed back into the top five of the latest FIFA rankings released Thursday.
Two World Cup qualifying victories over Ecuador (3-0) and Colombia (2-1) saw Brazil draw level with the latter in joint fourth position.
South American rivals Argentina remain atop the rankings ahead of Belgium and Germany.
FIFA rankings
1. Argentina
2. Belgium
3. Germany
4. Colombia
5. Brazil
6. Chile
7. Portugal
8. France
9. Uruguay
10. Wales