TRS-T Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 England have risen two places to fourth in the Fifa world rankings despite their Euro 2012 quarter-final exit. European champions Spain remain number one, while beaten finalists Italy - who knocked England out on penalties - go up six places to sixth. The 2014 World Cup hosts Brazil drop out of the top 10 for the first time, falling five spots to 11th. Wales remain 38th, Scotland are ranked 49th - down eight places - while Northern Ireland move up one to 102nd. The Republic of Ireland, who lost all three group matches at Euro 2012, fall to 26th from 18th. Both defeated Euro 2012 semi-finalists rise in the rankings with Germany up a place in second while Portugal climb five spots to fifth. The Fifa world rankings are compiled every month, with ranking points accumulated according to results, the importance of the matches played and the strength of opposing teams. Five-times world champions Brazil, who do not have to qualify for the World Cup as hosts, have played less top-level matches in 2012 than some of the other leading nations. England have not reached a major tournament semi-final since the European Championship on home soil in 1996. At Euro 2012 in Poland and Ukraine, England topped their group after drawing with France and beating Sweden and Ukraine before the defeat on penalties to Italy. Fifa world rankings - top 20: 1. Spain 2. Germany 3. Uruguay 4. England 5. Portugal 6. Italy 7. Argentina 8. Netherlands 9. Croatia 10. Denmark 11. Brazil 12. Greece 13. Russia 14. France 15. Chile 16. Ivory Coast 17. Sweden 18. Czech Republic 19. Mexico 20. Japan Selected others: 26. Republic of Ireland 38. Wales 49. Scotland 102. Northern Ireland FIFA World Rankings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Sweet.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 So England are ahead of Italy and Portugal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggyrichard Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 What a complete load of bollocks that is!!! So we're better than.... Argentina France Brazil Holland Italy Portugal Am i missing something here!?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRS-T Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 What a complete load of bollocks that is!!! So we're better than.... Argentina France Brazil Holland Italy Portugal Am i missing something here!?!?! It is based on results, not opinion. Roy Hodgson is unbeaten as England manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 As denmark are above brazil, this list has not relevance to who is better than who. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRS-T Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 So England are ahead of Italy and Portugal Yes but they have caught up to us. England have only risen 2 places while Portugal have risen 5 places and Italy have risen 6 places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRS-T Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 As denmark are above brazil, this list has not relevance to who is better than who. Brazil have not been able to gain many points since they are already qualified for the 2014 World Cup. So they are not playing any competitive games, only friendlies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 As denmark are above brazil, this list has not relevance to who is better than who. Brazil have not been able to gain many points since they are already qualified for the 2014 World Cup. So they are not playing any competitive games, only friendlies. Ahh of course forgot they don't have any qualifying games.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggyrichard Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 What a complete load of bollocks that is!!! So we're better than.... Argentina France Brazil Holland Italy Portugal Am i missing something here!?!?! It is based on results, not opinion. Roy Hodgson is unbeaten as England manager. What im saying, is that you, me, everyone knows that that list can be taken with a pinch of salt. It proves nothing and is imo pointless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 The rankings also include Euro 2012 while South American sides have been inactive. France were disappointing at Euro 2012, they folded against Sweden and were blown away by Spain. The Dutch lost every game they played. England drew against Italy and were eliminated on penalties. People should know how these rankings work by now, and how you should always take them with a pinch of salt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogso Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 What I do like about the FIFA rankings is looking for the biggest movers. Unsurpisingly, it's Tahiti this time, who have moved a massive 41 places up to 138th, one above Moldova and one behind Turkmenistan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted July 4, 2012 Moderator Share Posted July 4, 2012 It never ceases to amaze me how many people don't get how these rankings work, despite them coming out every; what; 4 to 6 months or less. It's like having to explain why bookies make certain teams favourites when they're not the best side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 What are you talking about BOF? I think this list is pretty accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durrr Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Does anyone really give a toss about rankings "Yeah FU, we are 4th in the world rankings!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 My country of birth doing me proud as they come in at 68th on the FIFA rankings . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legov Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 It's like having to explain why bookies make certain teams favourites when they're not the best side. If your average bettor understood that, the bookies wouldn't make half as much as they do now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legov Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 My country of birth doing me proud as they come in at 68th on the FIFA rankings . You're Chinese? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 My country of birth doing me proud as they come in at 68th on the FIFA rankings . You're Chinese? Haha try again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRS-T Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 South American sides have been inactive. Haven't they been playing World Cup qualifiers? Or was that in May? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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