Italy are back in the FIFA Ranking top 10 for the first time in four years, meaning they are top seeds for the 2022 World Cup draw.
The Azzurri made the leap up thanks to a perfect record in Euro 2020 qualifying and reaching the Nations League Final Four.
Unbeaten in over two years, the news comes on coach Roberto Mancini’s birthday.
Italy climbed two places to 10th, ending a four-year spell out of the top 10.
Mexico are also new entries in the top 10 after nine years away, as Croatia and Colombia drop out.
Italy are back in the FIFA Ranking top 10 for the first time in four years, meaning they are top seeds for the 2022 World Cup draw.
The Azzurri made the leap up thanks to a perfect record in Euro 2020 qualifying and reaching the Nations League Final Four.
Unbeaten in over two years, the news comes on coach Roberto Mancini’s birthday.
Italy climbed two places to 10th, ending a four-year spell out of the top 10.
Mexico are also new entries in the top 10 after nine years away, as Croatia and Colombia drop out.
Belgium remain the top ranking nation in the world, followed by France, Brazil, England, Portugal, Spain, Argentina, Uruguay, Mexico and Italy.
This also means Italy will be top seeds in the draw for the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, which is set to take place next month.