Five countries compete for supremacy in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Rankings. Among the contenders, Brazil, the perennial football powerhouse, had been on a scoring spree since July 20, 2022, capturing the imagination of fans worldwide. However, despite their impressive performance, they found themselves in a tenacious struggle to climb the rankings.
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Brazil, with its star-studded lineup, aimed to assert its dominance in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. While they notched up crucial points with a resounding 5-1 victory over Bolivia (83rd) and a hard-fought 1-0 triumph against Peru (22nd), their quest to overtake France in second place is still a challenge.
In the intricate web of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, Brazil’s journey mirrored their unyielding spirit on the field. The battle for higher ranks was fiercely contested, and Brazil, like a warrior in the arena, maintained its grip on the third position.
While the spotlight was on Brazil, the broader football landscape saw its own shifts. England (4th), Belgium (5th), Croatia (6th), Netherlands (7th), and Spain (10th) stood firm in their rankings. Portugal made an upward climb to eighth place, while Italy slipped to ninth.
🇵🇹🇦🇷 Portugal climb, while Argentina remain at the #FIFARanking summit.
Plus, Morocco, Colombia, Denmark and Japan all make progress inside the top 20. pic.twitter.com/HC8neVEjsd
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) September 21, 2023
In South America, the rankings dance continued with Colombia (16th) and Uruguay (17th) swapping places, while Chile (36th) and Paraguay (52nd) experienced slight declines. Conversely, Venezuela (53rd) emerged as a riser in the rankings.
The FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking, a complex tapestry of calculations, measures the ebb and flow of football fortunes. It hinges on the “SUM” method, a unique system introduced in August 2018, which takes into account not only points gained or lost in matches but also the relative strength of competing teams. This system mirrors the intricate dynamics of the beautiful game itself, where every goal and every victory shape a nation’s football destiny.
