Spain top FIFA World Ranking after World Cup win

Short overview
Spain have risen to the top of the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking following their FIFA World Cup victory.
Spain have climbed to the top of the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, following their FIFA World Cup triumph.
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