Goal-fest finishes top, but how low is the final in our rankings of all 104 2026 World Cup games?
The Athletic has ranked all 104 games of the 2026 FIFA World Cup from worst to best. The article highlights the worst-ranked matches, including the final between Spain and Argentina (ranked 102nd), which is described as one of the worst finals in recent memory due to Argentina's defensive and foul-heavy approach. Other low-ranked games include Haiti vs Scotland (104th), Czech Republic vs South Africa (103rd), Mexico vs South Africa (101st), England vs Ghana (100th), Paraguay vs Australia (99th), and Uruguay vs Spain (98th). The rankings are based on entertainment value, quality of play, and competitiveness. The article also notes that Spain won the tournament with a 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina, with Ferran Torres scoring the winner.
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