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FIFA world rankings
/ˈfiːfə wɜːrld ˈræŋkɪŋz/
Definition
1
A points-based system used by FIFA to rank the men's and women's national association football teams, updated periodically based on match results.
2
A numerical tool often used by fans to argue on the internet about which country is better at soccer while ignoring the actual performance on the pitch.
Examples
I checked the latest FIFA world rankings only to realize that my team's position suggests they have forgotten how to kick a ball in a straight line.
Claiming the FIFA world rankings are perfect is like saying a blindfolded referee has a 20/20 vision of the game.
The FIFA world rankings are essentially just a glorified scoreboard for people who enjoy math more than watching an actual match.