In the newest FIFA ranking Poland has been placed on 23rd position. Polish team is one position lower than in previous ranking.

The number one of this first ranking of the year 2008 is Argentina, followed by Brazil, current world champions - Italy and Spain. There were no changes on these top places in the ranking.

From Polish rivals in UEFA EURO Cup 2008 ranked the highest is Germany - 5th position. Croatia is 10th and Austria - 90th.

Czech Republic is the strongest Polish rival in upcoming qualifications for World Cup 2010 - it is 6th. Northern Ireland is 32th, Slovakia - 54th, Slovenia - 81st and San Marino - 197th

The next FIFA ranking is going to be announced on 13th February 2008.

FIFA ranking for 16th January 2008 (in brackets previous position):

After 3 hours of negotiations, the football federations of the countries playing in group 3 of World Cup 2010 Qualifications have managed to agree upon the games schedule.

- We had the agreement after 40 minutes. Yesterday evening we created the coalition with Czechs and that's why we agreed about our matches very quickly. I'm glad, because we have fulfilled our plan in 100%. - said right after the end of the meeting the President of Polish Football Association, Michał Listkiewicz.

The white-and-red are going to play four matches this autumn. The qualifications will begin with a match Poland - Slovenia. In October, Leo Beenhakker's team will play at home with Czech Republic and the re-match has been planned for October 2009. The qualifications will end with Poland - Slovakia match.

- By the negotiation table, the coaches of Poland and Czech Republic played a significant role. We could feel how much respect they all have for Leo Beenhakker. There were some problems caused by Slovenians, but finally they have also managed to find a common language with other federations. - summarized the negotiations M. Listkiewicz.

The fixtures of Polish matches in the qualifications:

2008
6.09 Poland – Slovenia
10.09 San Marino – Poland
11.10 Poland – Czech Republic
15.10 Slovakia – Poland

2009
28.03 N. Ireland – Poland
1.04 Poland – San Marino
5.09 Poland – N. Ireland
9.09 Slovenia – Poland
10.10 Czech Republic – Poland
14.10 Poland - Slovakia