New FIFA ranking system...yet again

[diz]

Unlikely to affect TM much, I would imagine. But would avoid the the likes of Poland boosting their ranking by avoiding friendlies before the WC draw.


FIFA's quirky rankings system to rate 211 men's national teams and decide seeding in World Cup draws is getting a reboot.
FIFA says it approved a new formula which rewards teams for playing more games, and it takes effect in the post-World Cup ranking on July 19.
The new formula is "eliminating the potential for ranking manipulation." The current system in place since 1993 lets teams boost their status by avoiding friendly games.
Now, teams will gain or lose points from their existing points total with each result. More weight will be given to competitive games over friendlies.

https://sports.yahoo.com/latest-fifa...1052--spt.html

[legofish]

Another reason for Carlos to leave after the WC

[Dortmund]

It will also benefit teams reaching knockout stages which will be good for us with the Asian Cup, and we will still get a 4x multiplier for that WC final

[nisfejahan]

It has probably been posted here before, but the ELO ranking system that is used in other sports is much more accurate. It has also been used in Chess for very long time. Not sure why FIFA does not adopt something similar.

[diz]

It has probably been posted here before, but the ELO ranking system that is used in other sports is much more accurate. It has also been used in Chess for very long time. Not sure why FIFA does not adopt something similar.

I believe the new system is based on ELO, according to LiveScore News.

[Surenas]

Which would be cool, that means Iran would be even higher.
http://www.eloratings.net/
twenni one mafackas

[diz]

Which would be cool, that means Iran would be even higher.
http://www.eloratings.net/

Wow, nice!

[mahzi]

Another benefit of this system is that there is no advantage for different confederations. Playing with AFC nation is same as playing a UEFA nation in terms of points. European and South American teams will thus be more willing to face Asian nations now.
The addition/subtraction of points also means the results will instantly affect the rankings unlike now where the average is taken into account.
https://resources.fifa.com/image/upl...rj1jfwyunjbkha