The first three classified are in a margin of 20 points and increase the distance with the Belgians, now fourth.
The script for the final, won on penalties by Argentina (3-3 after extra time, 4-2 after penalties), was not favorable to either of the two finalists: if one of them had prevailed before the end of extra time , would have achieved the leadership of the classification, since FIFA attributes more points to the winner before penalties.
The greatest comeback within the world Top 10 is led by Croatia, which goes from 12th to 7th place thanks to its third place in Qatar. The surprise of the tournament, Morocco, gains 11 positions and remains at the gates of the Top 10, in 11th position, as the best ranked African nation.
The other side of the coin is Denmark, which, defeated by Australia in the group stage, loses eight positions and falls to 18th position, the biggest drop in the Top 20.
Sometimes criticized for its method of calculation, the FIFA ranking is used to define the seeding in major competitions. Germany, 12th before the draw for the World Cup in Qatar, fell for example in pot 2 and could not avoid Spain in the group stage.
Speaking of Concacaf, after the disaster in Mexico at the Qatar 2022 World Cupthe selection that still remains headless, it fell to the 15th place, being surpassed by its similar from the United States that stays with the 13th. Although this represents a statistical snapshot, this ranking could affect its attraction of bigger rivals for its preparations and creation of a powerful lineup for the next World Cup, which it will host together with Canada and the United States.
FIFA Ranking Top 10:
1. Brazil 1840.77 points
2. Argentina 1838.38
3. France 1823.39
4. Belgium 1781.30
5. England 1774.19
6. Netherlands 1740.92
7. Croatia 1727.62
8. Italy 1723.56
9. Portugal 1702.54
10. Spain 1692.71