FIFA has confirmed it will review its ranking system, after all the 2018 World Cup qualifying games.
The system, which is based on each country’s results over a four-year rolling period, is used by FIFA to decide the seedings at World Cups.
Brazil are currently number one, with world champions Germany second and Argentina third. Unlikely candidates, Switzerland and Poland, occupy the next two positions.
The top seven qualifying nations plus hosts Russia, will be seeded in December’s draw for the 2018 tournament.
While both Switzerland and Poland have enjoyed successful qualifying campaigns, they have also played relatively few friendlies recently.
“FIFA is reviewing the FIFA Coca-Cola World Ranking system and will take a decision after the completion of qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup if any changes are be made to improve the ranking,” a FIFA spokesperson said in a short statement.
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