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England’s FIFA Ranking Revealed After Euro 2024 Final Defeat
The wait is over, and England has discovered its new FIFA ranking following their Euro 2024 final loss to Spain. The Three Lions, who were criticized for their performances throughout the tournament, have risen one place to fourth in the rankings.
The sport’s governing body has updated the official rankings, taking into account the recent international competitions, including the Copa America, which Argentina won. England’s new ranking is a welcome boost, especially after their defeat in the final.
England have learnt their new FIFA ranking following their run to the final of Euro 2024
Winners Spain have enjoyed a significant five-place jump, now sitting third behind Argentina and France. Argentina remains top of the rankings, having won their third international competition in a row at the Copa America.
Winners Spain have enjoyed a five-place jump, and sit third behind Argentina and France
Argentina remain top after winning their third international competition in a row at the Copa America
England now has 1812.26 points, surpassing Brazil, who were knocked out in the quarter-finals of the Copa America, with 1785.61 points.
The winners of the tournament, Argentina, have increased their lead at the top of the rankings after winning their third major tournament in a row.
Lionel Messi and Co lifted the Copa America for the second time in a row, while they also won the World Cup in Qatar in December 2022.
Since, the team has been engulfed in controversy, with a number of players appearing to be involved in a live-streamed allegedly racist chant targeting members of the France squad.
Lionel Scaloni’s side have surpassed 1900 points, logging 1901.48 in total to extend their lead at the top.
In second remains France, who reached the semi-finals of Euro 2024 before losing against Spain. They are on 1854.91 points.
Spain, meanwhile, have jumped five places to third on the back of their success in Germany. They are now on 1835.67 points, closing the gap to France.
Elsewhere, Belgium are sixth, Netherlands seventh, Portugal eighth, Colombia ninth, and Italy 10th.
Other notable teams include Euro 2024 hosts Germany, who were beaten by Spain in the quarter-finals, in 13th, Wales in 30th, Scotland in 48th – down from 39th – and Northern Ireland in 74th.
Scotland have dropped from 39th to 48th after a disastrous Euro 2024 campaign under Steve Clarke (pictured)
The current method of calculation involves adding and subtracting points based on results rather than averaging points over a period of time.
Points are then adapted based on the relative strength of opponents.
The rankings will be updated again on September 19 following the next round of international matches.
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