The December 2008 edition of the monthly FIFA ranking for national teams marked an all-time best for Egypt, who jumped to 16th place. A 5-1 friendly victory over Benin last month proved vital for the progress of the African champions in the table, where they lied 21st in November. Egypt's best rank came in June 2006, when they reached 17th place. The Pharaohs remained second continentally, as Cameroon maintained their African dominance in 14th place. The top 10 witnessed no significant changes, other than Turkey's advancement to 10th. EURO 2008 champions Spain comfortably remained top.