FIFA publishes 2026 World Cup final rankings; Spain first, Iraq last

FIFA has published the final rankings of the 48 national teams that competed in the 2026 World Cup on its official website. Spain finished first, followed by Argentina in second, England third, France fourth and Norway fifth. Belgium placed sixth, Morocco seventh, Switzerland eighth, Mexico ninth and Colombia tenth, while Iraq finished 48th, last among the 48 teams. Turkey ranked 35th, Saudi Arabia 38th, Qatar 41st, Jordan 44th and Tunisia 47th in the standings released after the tournament. Spain won the final 1-0 against Argentina after extra time, claiming the World Cup for the second time. The 2026 World Cup was hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, and was the first edition of the tournament to feature 48 national teams. No further details on the ranking criteria were immediately available from FIFA.