New FIFA World Rankings

[northzax]

and they might actually be useful, sorta, this time (it's a much better system, not perfect, but much better, takes the last 4 years into account, more points for wins, more benefit for playing a tough schedule and doing well in international tournaments instead of friendlies. one gripe is that there is no bonus for winning on the road.

without further ado:

1 Brazil 1630 0 803
2 Italy 1550 11 822
3 Argentina 1472 6 726
4 France 1462 4 713
5 England 1434 5 693
6 Netherlands 1322 -3 554
7 Spain 1309 -2 553
8 Portugal 1301 -1 551
9 Germany 1229 10 533
10 Czech Republic 1223 -8 451
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16 USA 933 -11 177
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18 Mexico 924 -14 166

edited, forgot link...http://www.fifa.com/en/mens/statistics/index/0,2548,All-Jul-2006,00.html

[brentspeak]

1. That's a more realistic ranking for Team USA

That number 5 ranking was hanging over their heads all tournament long.

[meow2u3]

2. The US was WAY overrated

The #16 ranking is more realistic and reflecting the real strength of the US men's team. Watch us play a mile over our heads in 2010 and have the ranking soar even higher.

[citizen snips]

3. At least the US will not be playing in Europe.

[nickgutierrez]

4. That's much better

16th, and two spots ahead of Mexico. That's about where they belong.

[TexomaDem]

5. still too high

I'd say mid 20's, at best. Mexico is also overrated.

For the U.S., 2002 was a fluke. They beat Mexico to get to the quarters.

England at 5 is a joke...


is 2010 here yet?