Soccer:The Republic of Ireland have dropped eight places to 26th in the latest Fifa world rankings after a disappointing Euro 2012 campaign in Poland.
Giovanni Trapattoni's side were 18th heading into the championships but three defeats that saw nine goals conceded to Croatia, Spain and Italy have seen them slump well outside the top 20.
Brazil, meanwhile, have dropped out of the top 10 for the first time after slipping six places to 11th, some way behind Spain who extended their advantage in first on the back of the successful defence of their European Championship crown.
Germany moved up to second ahead of Uruguay, with England rising two places to fourth on the back of two wins and a draw in the group stages last month.
Portugal's run to the Euro 2012 semi-finals was enough to move them up to fifth ahead of losing finalists Italy, who rose six places as European teams enjoyed a big boost in points.
Argentina stayed in seventh, with Holland the biggest losers among the European teams having been knocked out of Euro 2012 in the group stage - they fall four places to eighth. Croatia and Denmark complete the top 10.
Wales are unchanged in 38th, Scotland are down eight to 49th and Michael O'Neill's Northern Ireland are 102nd.
