The German national soccer team improved in the FIFA world rankings after the Nations League window in June and is now in eleventh place.
Coach Hansi Flick’s team passed Mexico after three draws and a 5-2 win over Italy, as the world association published. Brazil is still at the top ahead of Belgium. Argentina is new in third place, having passed world champions France.
The most recent FIFA ranking was published in March and was decisive for the seeding list for the World Cup draw in Qatar (November 21 to December 18).
Germany meets Spain, Japan and Costa Rica in the preliminary round in the emirate. The Spaniards are sixth, while Japan in 24th and Costa Rica in 34th are well behind the German team.