Poland manipulated the rankings a bit via clever choice of friendly opponents

which is possible if you study how the rankings formula works. The introduction of the new UEFA Nations League, which will replace most friendlies, should reduce the opportunity for this.

Posted By: mr carra on June 12th 2018 at 13:28:24

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I haven't taken much notice of the WC but decided to have a little look on the BBC WC page (Other Football) - BINMEN8R, Jun 12, 12:45:56
- Poland manipulated the rankings a bit via clever choice of friendly opponents (Other Football) - mr carra, Jun 12, 13:28:24
- russia are seeded because they are hosts (Other Football) - Tombs, Jun 12, 12:49:15
- Russia seeded as hosts, the other 7 were the top seven FIFA ranked teams. (Other Football) - Steve in Holland, Jun 12, 12:48:47
  - gurly swot ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ (n/m) (Other Football) - Tombs, Jun 12, 12:49:41

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