Turkey has retained its 28th position in the latest FIFA World Rankings, released in December.
The national team will face Hungary in a crucial play-off match for the UEFA Nations League playoff clash.
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Hungary, ranked 30th, will be a tough opponent.
Turkey and Hungary are set to clash in a crucial UEFA Nations League playoff match. The winner of this match will secure promotion to League A, the top tier of the competition.
Hungary finished third in their Nations League group, securing just six points from six matches. They suffered a heavy defeat to Germany and struggled against the Netherlands and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The historical rivalry between Turkey and Hungary has seen 15 matches, with Hungary holding a slight edge with nine wins to Turkey’s four. Two matches ended in draws.
The most recent encounter between the two teams was a 1-0 victory for Hungary in March 2024. Dominik Szoboszlai scored the decisive penalty.
Both teams will be eager to secure a place in the top league of the Nations League, which could significantly impact their future international rankings and qualification campaigns.
The next FIFA World Ranking will be released on April 3, 2025.
The top 10 in the FIFA December ranking is as follows:
1 – Argentina: 1867.25
2 – France: 1859.78
3 – Spain: 1853.27
4 – England: 1813.81
5 – Brazil: 1775.85
6 – Portugal: 1756.12
7 – Netherlands: 1747.55
8 – Belgium: 1740.62
9 – Italy: 1731.51
10 – Germany: 1703.79
