FIFA SUM Algorithm Explained
FIFA SUM algorithm explained in plain language: P = Pbefore + I x (W - We), expected result We with divisor 600, match importance, and how to simulate points.
FIFA Ranking Guides
Guides on the men's SUM ranking, match importance, penalty scoring, and how to use the calculator.
World Cup Seeding and FIFA Rankings
How FIFA rankings relate to World Cup seeding and ranking points: what the table decides, match importance 50 and 60, and how to simulate World Cup results.
FIFA Ranking Movement Explained
How to read FIFA ranking movement: why points and world rank can move in different directions, and how to project one match.
Penalty Shoot-Outs and FIFA Ranking Points
How FIFA ranking points treat penalty shoot-outs in the SUM formula: W = 0.75 for a penalty win and W = 0.50 for a penalty loss, plus how to simulate them.
Friendly vs Competitive FIFA Ranking Points
Why friendly FIFA ranking points move less than competitive matches: match importance from I=5 to I=60, and how to compare outcomes in the ranking calculator.
FIFA Ranking Calculator Guide
How to use the FIFA ranking calculator: pick two teams, set match importance and the result, and read the projected points and world rank.
FIFA Ranking by Country
How to find a FIFA ranking by country: A-Z team pages, confederation lists, and a calculator link that starts with that team selected.