Ireland have moved up one place to 14th in the latest FIFA World Rankings, published after the World Cup.
The rankings show Ireland have moved ahead of Holland, who have slipped to 15th in the World.
Brazil take top spot from France, who now share second spot with Argentina.
England move up four places to eight in the rankings. Northern Ireland are 89th, Scotland 55th and Wales 91st.
The full rankings are:
1 Brazil
2 Argentina
2 France
4 Spain
5 Germany
6 Mexico
7 Portugal
8 England
9 Colombia
10 Italy
11 United States
12 Turkey
13 Denmark
14 IRELAND
15 Netherlands
16 Yugoslavia
17 Cameroon
18 Paraguay
19 Belgium
20 Sweden
Others: 55 - Scotland 89 - Northern Ireland 91 - Wales