FIFA will publish the ranking on 4 July.
Four matches left:
29/06 Yemen - Morocco (Friendly)
30/06 Central African Republic - Egypt (Continental Qualifier)
30/06 Sudan - Iraq (Friendly)
01/07 Spain - Italy (Continental Final)
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Friday, June 29, 2012
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
FIFA Ranking: Brazil out of the top 10
Only two countries have to go way back to the first edition of the FIFA Ranking (August 1993) to see their worst ever ranking: Brazil (8th) and South Africa (109th).
From 4 July it will be easier for officials at CBF to find their worst ever ranking, as Brazil will drop to at least 11th.
From 4 July it will be easier for officials at CBF to find their worst ever ranking, as Brazil will drop to at least 11th.
FIFA Ranking: July 2012 probable ranking (II)
Next update: 29 June 2012.
FIFA will publish the ranking on 4 July 2012.
Probable results computed using the Elo Ratings. See the list of results used for this ranking.
Only 18 matches left. 7 EURO 2012 knock-out stage matches, one 2013 AFCON qualifier and 10 friendlies (9 of them in the Arab Nations Cup). 21 teams are involved in these matches. For the other 187 teams the totals are already final. Also check the preview to see how the totals can vary for these 21 teams.
FIFA Ranking: July 2012 probable results (II)
Here are the probable results used for the July 2012 probable ranking. They are generated using the Elo Ratings.
Before posting comments like: "Hey my team actually beat the other team! It's a mistake!" please read the previous paragraph again and look when these results were posted (Yes, before the matches actually took place!) ;)
1 - First team wins
X - Draw
2 - Second team wins
Before posting comments like: "Hey my team actually beat the other team! It's a mistake!" please read the previous paragraph again and look when these results were posted (Yes, before the matches actually took place!) ;)
1 - First team wins
X - Draw
2 - Second team wins
FIFA Ranking: July 2012 preview (II)
Next update: 29 June 2012.
FIFA will publish the ranking on 4 July 2012.
All OFC Nations Cup matches currently being played in the Solomon Islands will be reflected in the ranking in July (see FIFA.com).
EURO 2016: Expansion to 24 teams 'not ideal'
An old article pointed out by Lusankya. Will post the most important part just in case it disappears from The Independent.
Friday, June 15, 2012
FIFA Ranking: July 2012 quick peek
The full update will be posted on Wednesday, at the end of the EURO 2012 group stage.
Uruguay's time as 2nd in the world will end, as Germany will have at least 1318 points, while La Celeste will only have 1297.
Uruguay's time as 2nd in the world will end, as Germany will have at least 1318 points, while La Celeste will only have 1297.
2013 UEFA Under-21 play-off seeding (15 June 2012)
Next update: 21 September 2012.
The coefficients for the 2013 UEFA European Under-21 Championship playoff draw will take into account results from:
2009 UEFA European Under-21 Championship (qualifiers and final tournament) - 20% of total weighting
2011 UEFA European Under-21 Championship (qualifiers and final tournament) - 40% of total weighting
2013 UEFA European Under-21 Championship (qualifiers) - 40% of total weighting
More info about the Under-21 coefficient on UEFA.com (PDF file).
The coefficients for the 2013 UEFA European Under-21 Championship playoff draw will take into account results from:
2009 UEFA European Under-21 Championship (qualifiers and final tournament) - 20% of total weighting
2011 UEFA European Under-21 Championship (qualifiers and final tournament) - 40% of total weighting
2013 UEFA European Under-21 Championship (qualifiers) - 40% of total weighting
More info about the Under-21 coefficient on UEFA.com (PDF file).
June 2012: FIFA Ranking vs. Elo Ratings
Top 10 differences for countries with a better Elo Rating:
Team - FIFA Ranking - Elo Rating - Difference
Team - FIFA Ranking - Elo Rating - Difference
| Syria | 126 | 63 | 63 |
| Solomon Islands | 183 | 120 | 63 |
| Fiji | 161 | 117 | 44 |
| Vanuatu | 171 | 130 | 41 |
| Mauritania | 203 | 162 | 41 |
| Cuba | 145 | 107 | 38 |
| Bulgaria | 90 | 53 | 37 |
| New Caledonia | 155 | 118 | 37 |
| New Zealand | 100 | 64 | 36 |
| Tahiti | 179 | 145 | 34 |
Friday, June 8, 2012
FIFA Ranking: How are Uruguay second?
That's the big question on Twitter it seems :)
Uruguay are second because they managed a draw against Venezuela and Germany lost against Switzerland. La Celeste will most likely leave the podium and drop to 5th in July.
Uruguay are second because they managed a draw against Venezuela and Germany lost against Switzerland. La Celeste will most likely leave the podium and drop to 5th in July.
FIFA Ranking: July 2012 probable ranking
Next update: 20 June 2012.
FIFA will publish the ranking on 4 July 2012.
Probable results computed using the Elo Ratings. See the list of results used for this ranking.
Based on these probable results:
Côte d'Ivoire will break into the top 10 for the first time ever.
Tahiti and New Caledonia will climb 20+ places, with Cameroon and Namibia climbing 15+ spots.
Faroe Islands, Vietnam and Libya will drop 20 or more places.
FIFA Ranking: July 2012 probable results
Here are the probable results used for the July 2012 probable ranking. They are generated using the Elo Ratings.
Before posting comments like: "Hey my team actually beat the other team! It's a mistake!" please read the previous paragraph again and look when these results were posted (Yes, before the matches actually took place!) ;)
The OFC Nations Cup matches are considered World Cup qualifiers by FIFA (more info).
1 - First team wins
X - Draw
2 - Second team wins
Before posting comments like: "Hey my team actually beat the other team! It's a mistake!" please read the previous paragraph again and look when these results were posted (Yes, before the matches actually took place!) ;)
The OFC Nations Cup matches are considered World Cup qualifiers by FIFA (more info).
1 - First team wins
X - Draw
2 - Second team wins
FIFA Ranking: July 2012 preview
Next update: 20 June 2012.
FIFA will publish the ranking on 4 July 2012.
All OFC Nations Cup matches currently being played in the Solomon Islands will be reflected in the ranking in July (see FIFA.com).
Tahiti will climb at least 28 places, Solomon Islands at least 8, Barbados and New Caledonia at least 7.
Faroe Islands will drop at least 30 spots, Laos at least 18, Camboadi and Samoa at least 17.
2014 FIFA World Cup seeding update (8 June 2012)
By request.
Next update: 7 July 2012 or earlier if needed.
Include matches up to and including June 7th 2012.
See more info in the original 2014 FIFA World Cup seeding post.
This is the top 20 of the intermediate October 2013 FIFA ranking:
Next update: 7 July 2012 or earlier if needed.
Include matches up to and including June 7th 2012.
See more info in the original 2014 FIFA World Cup seeding post.
This is the top 20 of the intermediate October 2013 FIFA ranking:
Monday, June 4, 2012
FIFA Ranking: June 2012 final preview
The 2012 June ranking will be published on 6 June. The official deadline for matches is 31 May. However, in the article connected to the May FIFA Ranking it says:
The June edition will undoubtedly bring more movement with it, as friendlies are played in Europe to warm up for UEFA EURO 2012 and another batch of 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ qualifiers influence the calculations.
The first qualifiers will take place on 1 June, after the official deadline, so for the June ranking I will use Sunday, 3 June 2012, as deadline for matches. Not sure if FIFA will do the same.
Uruguay up to 2nd, only 4 points ahead of Germany. In the top 10, only Spain, Netherlands and Croatia didn't move.
The June edition will undoubtedly bring more movement with it, as friendlies are played in Europe to warm up for UEFA EURO 2012 and another batch of 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ qualifiers influence the calculations.
The first qualifiers will take place on 1 June, after the official deadline, so for the June ranking I will use Sunday, 3 June 2012, as deadline for matches. Not sure if FIFA will do the same.
Uruguay up to 2nd, only 4 points ahead of Germany. In the top 10, only Spain, Netherlands and Croatia didn't move.
Friday, June 1, 2012
South Sudan are giving FIFA headaches
I suspect the people in charge of FIFA's website are trying to add South Sudan to the list of associations. The flags are in disorder.
Go to the the Fixtures and Results section, then press more.
See Uzbekistan's flag - truly home of the brave, land of the free :)
USA have Uruguay's flag - will FIFA give them La Celeste's ranking, too?
Uruguay have Ukraine flag - will they compete at EURO 2012?
If everything looks fine, it means FIFA have fixed it already.
Go to the the Fixtures and Results section, then press more.
See Uzbekistan's flag - truly home of the brave, land of the free :)
USA have Uruguay's flag - will FIFA give them La Celeste's ranking, too?
Uruguay have Ukraine flag - will they compete at EURO 2012?
If everything looks fine, it means FIFA have fixed it already.
FIFA Ranking: Final June preview on Monday
I will post the final preview on Monday since the many matches scheduled for this week-end will affect the ranking, although they are played after the official Thursday deadline.
See explanation below:
The 2012 June ranking will be published on 6 June. The official deadline for matches is 31 May. However, in the article connected to the May FIFA Ranking it says:
The June edition will undoubtedly bring more movement with it, as friendlies are played in Europe to warm up for UEFA EURO 2012 and another batch of 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ qualifiers influence the calculations.
The first qualifiers will take place on 1 June, after the official deadline, so for the June ranking I will use Sunday, 3 June 2012, as deadline for matches. Not sure if FIFA will do the same.
See explanation below:
The 2012 June ranking will be published on 6 June. The official deadline for matches is 31 May. However, in the article connected to the May FIFA Ranking it says:
The June edition will undoubtedly bring more movement with it, as friendlies are played in Europe to warm up for UEFA EURO 2012 and another batch of 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ qualifiers influence the calculations.
The first qualifiers will take place on 1 June, after the official deadline, so for the June ranking I will use Sunday, 3 June 2012, as deadline for matches. Not sure if FIFA will do the same.