World Cup final rankings for 48 teams: Spain champions, Argentina runners-up, Portugal only 13th, Japan 21st

20/07/2026 06:35:09 ari

On July 20, Beijing time, the World Cup officially ended. In the final match, Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 with a last-minute goal in extra time to take the title.

With the final match concluded, the final rankings of all 48 teams in this World Cup were set. Spain won the championship again after 16 years, and Argentina missed out on defending their title, settling for second place. England earned third place for the first time, marking their best performance in nearly 60 years, while France took fourth place for the second time.

Norway, led by Haaland, finished in 5th place, significantly improving their best-ever result. However, the five-time champion Brazil only ranked 11th, recording their second-worst performance in history. Additionally, Portugal, with Cristiano Ronaldo, placed only 13th, while European powerhouses the Netherlands and Germany ranked 17th and 18th, respectively.

The three host nations—Mexico, the United States, and Canada—finished 9th, 12th, and 14th, respectively. The surprise team, Cape Verde, ranked 32nd.

Among Asian teams, Japan ranked 21st, the highest among Asian nations. Iran and South Korea placed 33rd and 34th, respectively. Iraq, returning to the World Cup after 40 years, finished at the bottom of the 48-team standings.

Appendix: Final rankings of the 48 World Cup teams

1. Spain

2. Argentina

3. England

4. France

5. Norway

6. Belgium

7. Morocco

8. Switzerland

9. Mexico

10. Colombia