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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)