Nauru national football team facts for kids
The Nauru national football team is the official football (soccer) team for the country of Nauru. This team represents Nauru in international football matches. Nauru is a small island nation in the Pacific Ocean.
Understanding Football Rankings
In sports, teams are often given a "ranking" to show how well they are doing compared to other teams. These rankings help fans and other teams see who is strong and who might need to improve. There are different ways to rank football teams around the world.
What is the Elo Ranking?
The Elo Ranking is a system that ranks football teams based on their past game results. It gives points to teams depending on if they win, lose, or draw a match. Stronger opponents give more points for a win, and losing to weaker teams costs more points. The Nauru national football team currently has an Elo Ranking of 184.
| Year | Elo Ranking |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 182 |
| 2011 | 184 |
Why Nauru Does Not Have a FIFA Ranking
You might have heard of the FIFA Ranking. FIFA is the main international organization that controls football around the world. Most national teams are members of FIFA and get a FIFA Ranking. However, the Nauru national football team is not currently a member of FIFA. Because they are not part of FIFA, they do not have a FIFA Ranking.
