Prior to the start of the World Cup in Qatar, La Scaloneta had occupied the privileged place since June 23, when it was taking part in the Copa América. The calculation made by FIFA at that time took into account the 172 games played in September around the worldbetween official and friendly.
After the 3-0 victories against Honduras and Jamaica, the last games before the fateful debut with Saudi Arabia, the team led by Lionel Messi was able to maintain the undefeated and, in addition, the third position within the most important ranking.
Having managed to reach the semifinals of Qatar Croatia rose five places and is seventh, while the surprising team of Morocco, also eliminated by France in the semifinals, rose 11 places and was eleventh.
Two other teams significantly improved their position and they were Australia (eliminated by Argentina in the round of 16) who is 27th. after climbing 11 places and Cameroonwho beat Brazil in the group stage, rising 10 places and ranking 33rd.
Why the Argentine National Team does not lead the FIFA ranking
As explained by FIFA, the entity that determines the number of points based on the matches won, The Argentine National Team could have reached first place if they beat France in 90 minutes. After the tie and the three goals from Mbappé, La Scaloneta could only reach a second place if they were crowned champions after extra time or a penalty shootout.
The French National Team led by Didier Deschamps rose to third place despite failing to win the two-time championship that would have placed him as the world leader in soccer.
How was the FIFA ranking after the World Cup?
After lifting the most important trophy of all, the Argentine National Team climbed from third to second place:
- Brazil: 1,840.77 points
- Argentina: 1,838.38
- France: 1,823.39
- Belgium: 1,781.30
- England: 1,774.19
- Netherlands: 1,740.92
- Croatia: 1,727.52
- Italy: 1,723.56
- Portugal: 1,702.54
- Spain: 1,692.71
Source: Ambito
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