Spain
Fifa have confirmed their latest rankings, meaning Ireland are set to face either France, Portugal, Russia or Greece in the play-offs.
Spain made it 10 wins out of 10 in the qualifying campaign after a 5-2 away victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque insists he will not play Fernando Torres if the forward is injured.
Cesc Fabregas will miss Spain's final World Cup qualifier due to a 'serious family matter'.