Ireland fall to nine-year low in FIFA rankings

The Republic of Ireland have fallen once more in the FIFA rankings, dropping one place to 63rd following the October international window.

A first victory for Heimir Hallgrimsson, over Finland, was followed by the customary 2-0 defeat to Greece, leaving Ireland in third spot in Nations League Group B2.

However the curate's egg set of results has not been enough to stop Burkina Faso leaping above Ireland into 62nd spot off the back of home and away African Cup of Nations qualifier wins over Burundi.

It is Ireland's lowest ranking since March 2015 when Martin O'Neill's side stood in 66th position.

Hallgrimsson's former charges, Jamaica, are a place above Burkina Faso in 61st. Northern Ireland have risen two spots to 71st, one place behind Iceland, another of Halgrimsson's old teams.

There is no change at the top, with Argentina in first spot, ahead of France, Spain, England and Brazil.

Ireland welcome Finland to Dublin on 14 November before a trip to Wembley for their final Nations League group match three days later.

The World Cup draw takes place on Friday, 13 December.

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