FIFA FIFA Power Rankings — 1994.
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The FIFA World Ranking top 8 entering the 1994 FIFA World Cup: #1 Germany, #2 Italy, #3 Brazil. The ranking has been published since December 1992 and the 1994 cycle reflected pre-tournament expectations.
FIFA World Ranking entering the 1994 World Cup
| # | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Germany |
| 2 | Italy |
| 3 | Brazil |
| 4 | Argentina |
| 5 | Norway |
| 6 | Netherlands |
| 7 | Mexico |
| 8 | Sweden |
Top 8 of the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking immediately before the 1994 World Cup. The ranking system has been published since December 1992.
How the 1994 tournament played out
The first World Cup in the United States and the first final decided on penalties — Roberto Baggio skying the decisive kick. Brazil won a fourth title with Romário starring. Overshadowed by the murder of Colombia's Andrés Escobar after his own goal, and the highest aggregate attendance in World Cup history.
Related
See the full 1994 edition profile, the 1994 final classification, and our finals history.
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