The 2022 FIFA World Cup final standings by total points after the group stage saw Argentina leading with 7 points, followed by France and Brazil with 7 and 4 points respectively. Croatia and Germany shared third place with 3 points each. Argentina’s victory in the final against France solidified their position as champions, while Brazil’s early exit highlighted the competitive nature of the tournament.

The World Cup awards three points for a win, one point for a draw, and zero for a loss in both group and knockout stages. Argentina’s group stage performance was dominant, securing 7 points with two wins and one draw against Saudi Arabia, Mexico, and Poland. France followed closely with identical points, defeating Denmark and Egypt but losing to Portugal. Brazil, despite a strong start, lost to Germany in a high-scoring match, limiting their total to 4 points. Croatia and Germany each accumulated 3 points, with Croatia’s draw against Japan and Germany’s narrow win over Spain contributing to their standings. Notably, only 8 of the 32 teams advanced beyond the group stage, emphasizing the tournament’s steep淘汰率 (elimination rate). Data from FIFA’s official records confirms these totals, underscoring Argentina’s consistent performance as the top performer. The standings reflect both tactical effectiveness and luck, as draws and goal differences influenced final positions. This structure highlights the balance between group-stage results and path to the final, where Argentina’s 7 points in the group stage proved decisive in their 4-2 victory over France in the final.