The Russian national football team dropped to 34th place in the updated FIFA rating
The International Football Federation (FIFA) has updated the rating of national teams. The list is available on the organization's website.
The top three teams in the world remain the same. Belgium is in the lead, Brazil is in second place, France is in third place.
The Russian national team has lost one position in the FIFA ranking. The domestic national team dropped from 33rd to 34th place, leaving South Korea ahead. The Ukrainian national team rose, taking 25th place.
The Russian national team finished the qualifying tournament for the 2022 World Cup on the second line in the group, having lost its leadership in the final round. In the decisive match of the selection, Valery Karpin's wards lost to Croatia and lost the opportunity to make their way to the World Championship directly. Now the Russian team will play in play-offs.
In 1996, the Russian national team climbed to the third line of the FIFA rating, which was the best result in its history. The worst indicator of the national team – 70th place in June 2018.