China's national football team has moved up three places to reach 84th in November's FIFA world rankings.

China tied with Iraq 1-1 in their last Asian Cup qualifier on November 15, which earned the team a four-point bonus in the rankings.

Meanwhile, Brazil still top the rankings, followed by World Cup champions Italy. Argentina has leapfrogged France to take third place.

The most improved team this month was Cuba, who moved up 22 positions to settle in 46th place.
 
(CRI November 23, 2006)