FIFA FIFA Power Rankings — 2014.
Updated June 20, 2026 · DynastyDaily Editorial · ● Live Last updated: 2026-06-21T02:18:50Z
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The FIFA World Ranking top 8 entering the 2014 FIFA World Cup: #1 Spain, #2 Germany, #3 Portugal. The ranking has been published since December 1992 and the 2014 cycle reflected pre-tournament expectations.
FIFA World Ranking entering the 2014 World Cup
| # | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Spain |
| 2 | Germany |
| 3 | Portugal |
| 4 | Colombia |
| 5 | Uruguay |
| 6 | Argentina |
| 7 | Switzerland |
| 8 | Italy |
Top 8 of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking immediately before the 2014 World Cup. The ranking system has been published since December 1992.
How the 2014 tournament played out
Germany's fourth title, sealed by Mario Götze's extra-time volley — the first European team to win in the Americas. Defined forever by the 7–1 semifinal demolition of hosts Brazil, the most shocking result in World Cup history. Messi won the Golden Ball in defeat; James Rodríguez top-scored.
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See the full 2014 edition profile, the 2014 final classification, and our finals history.
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