October FIFA Ranking Provides Glimpse Into World Cup Draw Possibilities

FIFA released its October ranking, which will be used in organizing the four pots for the World Cup draw, meaning that we can begin to speculate on the possibilities for the groups in Russia next summer.

The U.S. men's national team may not be taking part, but the World Cup will still go on, and Monday was a big day on the road to Russia.

FIFA's world ranking for October was released, and while most roll their eyes at the FIFA rankings (the USA actually improved by a position after being eliminated from World Cup contention, so...), they hold a significant role in the World Cup. Per FIFA procedure, the October rankings are used to determine the pots for the Dec. 1 draw in Moscow. Instead of…