The 2026 World Cup final standings are official, and Spain sit on top. After a month across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, FIFA has confirmed the final ranking of all 48 teams, from the champions down to the group-stage exits. Below you will find the complete list, the final result, and a free printable version.
The 2026 World Cup final: Spain 1-0 Argentina
Spain won their second World Cup title, edging Argentina 1-0 after extra time at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. In the third-place playoff, England beat France 6-4 to finish third. Therefore, the top four in the final standings are Spain, Argentina, England, and France. First, grab the printable standings below, then scroll for the full table.
2026 World Cup final standings: all 48 teams
Here is the full 2026 World Cup final standings, ranked 1 to 48. FIFA groups teams by the round they reached, then orders each tier by points, goal difference, and goals scored.
| # | Team | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | Champions |
| 2 | Argentina | Runners-up |
| 3 | England | Third place |
| 4 | France | Fourth place |
| 5 | Norway | Quarterfinals |
| 6 | Belgium | Quarterfinals |
| 7 | Morocco | Quarterfinals |
| 8 | Switzerland | Quarterfinals |
| 9 | Mexico | Round of 16 |
| 10 | Colombia | Round of 16 |
| 11 | Brazil | Round of 16 |
| 12 | United States | Round of 16 |
| 13 | Portugal | Round of 16 |
| 14 | Canada | Round of 16 |
| 15 | Egypt | Round of 16 |
| 16 | Paraguay | Round of 16 |
| 17 | Netherlands | Round of 32 |
| 18 | Germany | Round of 32 |
| 19 | Ivory Coast | Round of 32 |
| 20 | Croatia | Round of 32 |
| 21 | Japan | Round of 32 |
| 22 | Australia | Round of 32 |
| 23 | DR Congo | Round of 32 |
| 24 | Ghana | Round of 32 |
| 25 | Ecuador | Round of 32 |
| 26 | South Africa | Round of 32 |
| 27 | Sweden | Round of 32 |
| 28 | Austria | Round of 32 |
| 29 | Bosnia & Herzegovina | Round of 32 |
| 30 | Algeria | Round of 32 |
| 31 | Senegal | Round of 32 |
| 32 | Cape Verde | Round of 32 |
| 33 | Iran | Group stage |
| 34 | South Korea | Group stage |
| 35 | Turkey | Group stage |
| 36 | Scotland | Group stage |
| 37 | Uruguay | Group stage |
| 38 | Saudi Arabia | Group stage |
| 39 | Czechia | Group stage |
| 40 | New Zealand | Group stage |
| 41 | Qatar | Group stage |
| 42 | Curacao | Group stage |
| 43 | Panama | Group stage |
| 44 | Jordan | Group stage |
| 45 | Haiti | Group stage |
| 46 | Uzbekistan | Group stage |
| 47 | Tunisia | Group stage |
| 48 | Iraq | Group stage |
Where the co-hosts and favorites finished
Among the co-hosts, Mexico finished highest at 9th, the United States came 12th, and Canada placed 14th, with all three reaching the Round of 16. Meanwhile, pre-tournament favorites had mixed days: Brazil went out in the Round of 16 (11th), while the Netherlands and Germany fell in the Round of 32 (17th and 18th). Norway were the surprise of the quarterfinals at 5th, and Morocco again flew the flag for Africa in 7th.
How the final standings are decided
FIFA does not rank every team head to head. Instead, teams are slotted by how far they advanced: the two finalists take 1st and 2nd, the third-place playoff decides 3rd and 4th, and then the quarterfinal, Round of 16, Round of 32, and group-stage exits fill out the rest. Within each tier, points, goal difference, and goals scored break the ties. For the official record, see the FIFA final tournament standings.
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2026 World Cup Final Standings FAQ
Who won the 2026 World Cup?
Spain won the 2026 World Cup, beating Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final at MetLife Stadium. It was Spain’s second World Cup title.
What are the final top four in the 2026 World Cup standings?
Spain finished first, Argentina second, England third, and France fourth. England beat France 6-4 in the third-place playoff.
Where did the United States, Mexico, and Canada finish?
Mexico finished 9th, the United States 12th, and Canada 14th. All three co-hosts reached the Round of 16.
How are the World Cup final standings decided?
Teams are ranked by the round they reached, and then by points, goal difference, and goals scored within each tier. The finalists take the top two spots and the third-place playoff settles 3rd and 4th.
Is there a printable 2026 World Cup final standings sheet?
Yes. This page has a free printable PDF of the full 48-team final standings, with no login or email required.
