Poland drops in the latest FIFA ranking
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Polish men's national football team has been placed 6th in the latest FIFA ranking. Compared to last month's record-high standing, Poland dropped by one spot. Among the European teams, it was ranked 4th. Germany regained the lead, overtaking Brazil. Portugal advanced to the fourth spot.
FIFA announced on Thursday a new and simplified format for the 2018 World Cup draw with the teams to be grouped by their place in the world ranking rather than their continent.
Next month’s ranking will be the crucial one, as it will determine seedings for the next year’s FIFA World Cup. The seven top-ranked teams, along with hosts Russia, will be put in the first pot. Poland is in the lead of its qualifying group with two games against Montenegro and Armenia still to be played.
