Scotland FIFA ranking
Definition
A statistical metric indicating the current performance standing of the Scotland national men's football team in the official FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking system.
A frequent source of discourse among football fans, particularly following controversial officiating performances or narrow, debated victories in international qualifiers or tournaments.
Examples
Scotland managed to climb the FIFA ranking, though the climb felt more like they were helped up a ladder by a referee's generous handball interpretation.
Haitian fans seem convinced that the FIFA ranking is less about actual merit and more about how much of a lead you have on the referee's bottle-dodging skills.
It takes a special kind of talent to ensure your FIFA ranking improves significantly after a match that leaves the opposition drafting formal protests in three different continents.
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