Germany's Defeat Does Not Impact Its FIFA Rankings

Following Germany's 1-2 loss to Portugal, the German national team did not lose any points in the FIFA rankings.

FIFA considers the UNL Final Four equivalent to knockout stages in major tournaments, meaning no points are deducted for a loss.

This is crucial because Germany is in a tight race for a Top 9 spot, which secures Pot 1 for the 2026 World Cup!