The Brief

PHILADELPHIA - The latest round of FIFA Men's World Rankings has been updated following a series of crucial World Cup qualifiers . With Argentina dominating the #1 spot since April 2023, there have now been some significant shifts at the top.

What is the FIFA Men's World Ranking system?

The FIFA World Rankings system is based on an Elo calculation method called "SUM," which adds or subtracts points from a team's total after each match. The amount of points gained or lost is determined by the result of the match, the relative strength of the two teams and the importance of the match.

For example, a win in a World Cup Final match is worth more points than a win in a friendly match. The system was designed to be intuitive and fair, giving all teams an equal opportunity to

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