Argentina was not in the number one position when the FIFA rankings were published on the 22nd after the World Cup final in Qatar. Before the start of the World Cup in Qatar, Brazil was at the top of the FIFA rankings. Brazil still managed to hold its position.
However, Neymar’s team had to leave after losing to Croatia in the quarter-finals. Actually, the FIFA ranking system doesn’t work as we think. It may not be that a team will top the list just by winning the World Cup.
Argentina’s current point is 1838. Besides, Brazil is in the top position with two points more than Argentina. Their points are 1840. France is third in the table after losing to Argentina in the final. And FIFA does this point system according to a mathematical equation.
This mathematical equation calculates the importance of the match being played. If it is an international friendly match, it will have one importance, and if it is a tournament match, it will have another importance. A win or loss or a draw is counted differently.
The probability of winning is also a mathematical equation. Moreover, the difference in the strength of the two teams is seen, and according to this difference, the result will be the same, and not the points will be different.
Extra points are added if the team at the bottom of the list beats the team at the top. After calculating according to this mathematical equation, Argentina was able to get 64.50 extra points. Brazil, on the other hand, has consistently performed well except for the last World Cup quarter-final match and the Copa America final, so they are still at the top.