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According to FIFA rankings, the recently concluded World Cup was more successful for New Zealand than for the 2006 finalists France and Italy, with England's performance being the worst in the country's history.
First place, as expected, was taken by Spain, who defeated the Netherlands in the final.
England finished 13th out of 32 teams, Italy 26th, and France 29th.
North Korea finished last, losing all three group stage matches.
The ranking is based on a team's performance in the tournament, results, and the performance against opponents.
FIFA ranking:
1. Spain 2. Netherlands 3. Germany 4. Uruguay 5. Argentina 6. Brazil 7. Ghana 8. Paraguay 9. Japan 10. Chile 11. Portugal 12. USA 13. England 14. Mexico 15. South Korea 16. Slovakia 17. Ivory Coast 18. Slovenia 19. Switzerland 20. South Africa 21. Australia 22. New Zealand 23. Serbia 24. Denmark 25. Greece 26. Italy 27. Nigeria 28. Algeria 29. France 30. Honduras 31. Cameroon 32. North Korea
