Argentina rises to second place in FIFA rankings, still behind Brazil

2022-12-21 11:34

Argentina rises to second place in FIFA rankings, still behind Brazil


FIFA announced the latest world rankings today. Argentina, which won the 2022 World Cup, has risen from No. 3 to No. 2 in the world, still behind Brazil in South America.


In fact, according to the rules of FIFA, if Argentina beats the opponent within 120 minutes in the World Cup final, the points gained will allow Argentina to rise to the first place in the world, but Argentina was defeated by France within 120 minutes of this game. A draw and the game goes to a penalty shootout.


Although Argentina finally won through a penalty shootout, the score was also affected, and in the end they could not surpass the "Samba" Brazil to become the world's number one.


France rises to 3rd place


France, which won the runner-up in the World Cup, rose from No. 4 to No. 3 in the World Cup rankings, while Belgium slipped from No. 2 to No. 4. In addition, England is still ranked fifth, the Netherlands rose to sixth place. Croatia, which won the third place in the World Cup, rose to 7th, while Italy, which missed the World Cup, dropped to 8th. In addition, Portugal maintained its ninth position, while Spain dropped to 10th.


In addition, Morocco, which was regarded as a dark horse in the World Cup, finally ranked 4th, and its ranking in the world rose from 22nd to 11th, while Japan also rose from 24th to 20th, and South Korea ranked 25th .