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Posted October 17, 2017 01:47 · last edited October 17, 2017 01:48

ajc28 wrote:

Never really understand how the rankings work. They have not qualified for the World Cup in 36 years. They did come 3rd in the 2011 and 2015 Copa America and lost in the quarter final in 2015. They came 5th in South American qualifying. Why are they considered the 10th best team in the world?

The rankings are a crock of shark. I read the other day that France were only "seeded" for the world cup draw because Wales, Swizterland, Chile and Peru didn't win their last games. Otherwise Fifa world've considered those four teams better than France.

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ajc28 wrote:

Never really understand how the rankings work. They have not qualified for the World Cup in 36 years. They did come 3rd in the 2011 and 2015 Copa America and lost in the quarter final in 2015. They came 5th in South American qualifying. Why are they considered the 10th best team in the world?

The rankings are a crock of shark. France are currently ranked 7th behind Poland.

I also read the other day that France were only "seeded" for the world cup draw because Wales, Swizterland, Chile and Peru didn't win their last games. Otherwise Fifa world've considered those four teams better than France.

Unknown editor edited October 17, 2017 01:48
ajc28 wrote:

Never really understand how the rankings work. They have not qualified for the World Cup in 36 years. They did come 3rd in the 2011 and 2015 Copa America and lost in the quarter final in 2015. They came 5th in South American qualifying. Why are they considered the 10th best team in the world?

The rankings are a crock of shark. France are currently ranked 7th behind Poland.

I also read the other day that France were only in the "seeded" for the world cup because Wales, Swizterland, Chile and Peru didn't win their last games. Otherwise Fifa world've considered those four teams better than France.