The FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking is back after a nearly three-month hiatus! During this time, a whopping 154 international matches were played, significantly impacting the rankings.
Qualifying matches for the upcoming Women’s Olympic Football Tournament in Paris (2024) kept Africa buzzing, while Europe witnessed the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 qualifiers take center stage. These high-stakes encounters, along with numerous friendlies, have resulted in a shakeup of the standings, including adjustments within the top three positions.
Spain reigns supreme for another edition, but the pressure is mounting. France surges into second place, a historic first for Les Bleues, overtaking a slipping England who now sit at third.
Germany reclaims fourth from a downward-trending USA, who continue to lose ground. Further down, Sweden and Japan hold steady, while Canada, Brazil, and Korea DPR all climb a spot each. This impressive rise pushes the Netherlands out of the top 10 for the first time in seven years, dropping to eleventh.
Big movers outside the top ten include Montenegro (up 4 to 85th) and El Salvador (up 7 to 90th) making impressive strides within the top 100. Belarus (up 2 to 55th) claims the biggest points gain (a whopping 31.91!), while North Macedonia (up a staggering 12 to 123rd) celebrates the most significant ranking jump after dominant wins.
Record-breaking achievements are also celebrated! Spain, Zambia, Puerto Rico, El Salvador, and Congo DR all reach their highest-ever points totals. For Zambia (up 1 to 64th), the joy is doubled with a new best ranking position.
With the Paris 2024 Olympics approaching, expect the rankings to shift further in the coming months. Stay tuned to see which teams can capitalize and climb the ladder!
The next FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking will be published on 16 August 2024.
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