Explanation
The ranking is led by the FIFA World Cup, which carries the highest point value. The system also includes continental championships and the Olympic Games.
Scoring system
| Contest | Discipline | Category | Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championship | Global | Men | 1930-2025 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| European Championship | Continental | Men | 1948-2026 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | |
| Confederations Cup | Global | Men | 1997-2017 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | |
| Olympic Games | Global | Men | 1908-2024 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | |
| Coppa America | Continental | Men | 1916-2024 | 4 | 2 | 1 | ||
| King Fahd Cup | Global | Men | 1992-1995 | 4 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Africa Cup of Nations | Continental | Men | 1957-2025 | 2 | 1 | |||
| Asian Cup | Continental | Men | 1956-2023 | 2 | 1 | |||
| Gold Cup | Continental | Men | 1963-2025 | 2 | 1 | |||
| OFC Nations Cup | Continental | Men | 1973-2024 | 1 |