Ghana remained at its 33rd position on the first FIFA ranking for 2016 released on Thursday for the month of January.

Black Stars still remain Africa’s third best country behind Cote d’Ivoire (19th) and Algeria (33rd).

Belgium may be a nation of just 11.2 million, but is currently blessed with a multi-talented national squad headed up by Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard and Manchester City’s record signing Kevin De Bruyne.

Belgium start 2016 atop FIFA’s national team rankings ahead of World Cup finalists Argentina, European champions Spain and World champions Germany after winning eight of their nine games last year.

Top 10 FIFA Rankings as of January 7:

1. Belgium
2. Argentina
3. Spain
4. Germany
5. Chile
6. Brazil
7. Portugal
8. Colombia
9. England
10. Austria