RolStoppable said:
Because the methodology for the FIFA ranking sucks. Play one good qualification and avoid big name teams in friendlies, and you'll rack up a lot of positive results despite never having shown that you are competitive with the best teams in the world. |
Poland not only avoided big teams in friendlies, they didn't play friendlies at all since november 2016 to avoid losing points and secure a pot 1 place in the draw.