Switzerland, Sweden and the United States lead the European Cup research index, and China ranks 14th

According to CCTV5 program list (February 1, 2024), the European Cup is about to open in June, and fans all over the world are expecting their national teams to perform well. Before the European Cup, an index ranking of European Cup research also attracted people's attention. This index is ranked by European football

According to CCTV5 program list (February 1, 2024), the European Cup is about to open in June, and fans all over the world are expecting their national teams to perform well. Before the European Cup, an index ranking of European Cup research also attracted people's attention. This index ranking is jointly released by UEFA and ERC. It combines the achievements of countries in the history of the European Cup, as well as the input and output of countries in football related research fields, so as to assess the level and influence of countries in European Cup research.

According to this index ranking, Switzerland, Sweden and the United States rank in the top three respectively. Their performance in European Cup research is very outstanding. They not only have rich football history and culture, but also have high-level football science and technology. Their research achievements have also been internationally recognized and quoted. Switzerland has participated in the European Cup five times in the history, and the best result is that it entered the top 16 in 2016. They have high input and output in football related research. Their research index is 100, ranking first. Sweden has participated in the European Cup seven times in the history. The best result is that it entered the semi-finals in 1992 and 2004. Their input and output in football related research are also very high. Their research index is 98.7, ranking second. Although the United States is not a participant in the European Cup, its investment and output in football related research are very high. Their research index is 97.4, ranking third.

The other top ten countries are Britain, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy and Denmark. They are traditional powers of the European Cup, and they also have a high level of football research and influence. China ranks 14th, the highest ranking country in Asia. They have never participated in the European Cup, but their investment and output in football related research have improved. Their research index is 85.6, ranking 14th.

The following is a comparison of the data of the top 20 countries ranked in the European Cup Research Index:

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