Brazil dominates ranking of the World Cup’s most beautiful anthems
A ranking of the World Cup’s most beautiful anthems put Brazil on top and placed Spain among the lowest-rated, according to MARCA Selección.
The lead-up to the 2026 World Cup also has its more curious side, and this time it comes through music. A ranking of the World Cup’s most beautiful anthems put Brazil right at the top and Spain among the lowest-rated, according to MARCA Selección.
A podium with a Brazilian accent
The list released by the Spanish outlet focused on an unusual side of the World Cup conversation: the anthems. And there, the news was clear. Brazil dominates the standings and claims the privileged spot.
The choice is no small matter. In a World Cup, the anthem is not just a pre-match formality. It is identity, belonging and stadium atmosphere. That is why this kind of ranking tends to spark debate, because it mixes taste, tradition and emotion in equal measure.
Spain, among the lowest-rated
On the other side of the table is Spain, singled out in this ranking as one of the lowest-rated. The fact is striking because of the national team’s historical weight and the place it usually holds in any World Cup-related discussion.
The list does not change any sporting reality. It does not speak to results, performance or projections on the pitch. But it does leave a striking snapshot of how some anthems are perceived within the World Cup universe.
A minor detail, but one that matters in the buildup
Rankings like this do not decide matches, but they do help build the atmosphere around the competition. In World Cup times, everything counts: shirts, chants, rituals and also the music that accompanies each national team before it steps onto the field.
In that sense, MARCA Selección’s ranking offers a light read, but one with plenty to fuel conversation among fans. Because when talking about major national teams, even a detail like the anthem can spark comparisons and debates.
What the ranking left behind
- Brazil finished as the clear favorite in the anthem ranking.
- Spain appeared among the lowest-rated.
- The piece was published by MARCA Selección.
- The topic put the spotlight on a different side of the World Cup buildup.
In the end, the World Cup is also played on a symbolic level. And this ranking made that clear with one firmly drawn conclusion: Brazil leads in the anthem stakes, while Spain ended up on the less celebrated side of the list.
