- Argentina reclaimed the No. 1 ranking while entering the World Cup as reigning champions — a neat bit of symbolism heading into the tournament.
- Morocco rose to a historic 7th (the highest-ever for an African nation) and now face Brazil — a potential breakthrough-storyline to watch.
- France fell to third after a sloppy friendly loss; it's Deschamps' farewell World Cup and they’ll be under extra scrutiny in a tricky group.
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