Italy consolidated their status in the top 10 of the FIFA World Ranking after Nations League victories over France and Israel.
The Azzurri had tumbled down the standings following the EURO 2024 debacle, which saw them bow out in the Round of 16 to Switzerland.
Luciano Spalletti maintains a new era is beginning now with the Nations League and got off to a strong start, securing a 3-1 victory away to France in Paris and then sweeping Israel aside.
Despite that result, France remain second in the FIFA World Ranking behind World Cup and Copa America winners Argentina.
Italy trying to shore up FIFA ranking
Spain follow in third after lifting the European Championship trophy, and beaten finalists England are fourth.
Italy remain in 10th position on 1726.31 points, preceded by Brazil, Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal and Colombia.
The Azzurri had been in eighth place until July 2023, dropping to ninth and then 10th from June 2024.
FIFA update the world ranking for the men’s game once a month.
Belgium, netherlands and colombia 😂