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Brazil end 2016 second in FIFA rankings

The Selecao overtook Germany last month to move up to second place behind local rivals Argentina following a complete transformation under new coach Tite.

Tite succeeded Dunga as coach of the five-time world champions in June, with the Selecao ranked ninth in the FIFA rankings following a stuttering start to World Cup qualifying and a disastrous Copa America campaign that saw them exit at the second round.

However, Brazil have marched to six consecutive victories on the road to Russai 2018 since the former Corinthians man’s arrival.

That run included a 3-0 victory over number-one ranked team Argentina, who won just four of their eight qualifiers in the calendar year and suffered defeat in the final of Copa America to Chile.