CAIRO: Egypt jumped four placed in the monthly FIFA ranking for national teams to lie 28th, following the Pharaohs two victories in the World Cup qualifying stage.
Hassan Shehata s men registered two vital 1-0 wins over Rwanda and Zambia in crucial qualifying matches on September 5 and October 10, respectively.
The African champions are still third on the continental list, after leaders Cameroon (14th) and Ivory Coast (19th).
On the other hand, Algeria moved up 15 spots globally to become 29th, only one place behind Egypt.
Both teams will clash on November 14th in an anticipated Group C World Cup qualifier that will largely determine which side will go through.
