Unprecedented Upset in the Soccer World: What It Says About Competitive Balance The recent FIFA rankings have made history by sending the top four teams to the semi finals of the World Cup for the first time ever.
This development has left many fans and pundits wondering if it signals a turning point in the sport's competitive balance.
At first glance, the inclusion of England, Argentina, France, and Spain in the final four teams appears to be a triumph for the game as a whole.