2014 FIFA World Cup power rankings

Updated

By ALEC KLEYER
XN Sports

One week has passed and every country has played their first match in the 2014 FIFA World Cup, with the exception of Brazil and Mexico -- both of whom played their second match on Tuesday afternoon.

Listed is a power ranking gallery for all 32 teams in the tournament based on the first week of play. Every week it will be updated and we wouldn't be surprised if Spain, Uruguay or England jump back into the top tier.

The Rest:

17. Uruguay

18. Croatia

19. Ghana

20. Portugal

21. Japan

22. Bosnia & Herzegovina

23. Ecuador

24. Russia

25. Algeria

26. Korea Republic

27. Greece

28. Cameroon

29. Australia

30. Nigeria

31. Iran

32. Honduras

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