At 18 days of World Cup 2002, here is the latest FIFA ranking of the world football nations. This ranking is based on a point system taking into account the international standing of the countries as well as their recent team performances.
1. France
2. Brazil
3. Argentina
4. Colombia (!)
5. Portugal
6. Italy
7. Mexico (!)
7. Spain (!)
9. Netherlands
10. Yugoslavia
11. England
12. Germany
13. United States (!!!)
The host countries are not very low on the list:
Japan is #33,
South Korea #41.
The rest of the classification contains interesting, sometimes unexpected information:
Russia is #24
Nigeria #29
Trinidad #35
Israel #50 (!)
China #51
Jamaica #58
Canada #74
Cuba #79
Haiti #81
Ethiopia #140
Palestine #147 (!)
U.S Virgin Islands (#198)
Philippines (#174) comes ahead of Chad (#176), but behind Tonga ($173) (!)
New ranking expected on May 15.
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(OdlerRobert Jeanlouie, Monday, May 13, 2002)
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