Spain reclaims top position in FIFA women's rankings following Euro Final defeat
Arab Women's National Teams See Notable Changes in FIFA Rankings
The FIFA Women's National Team rankings for Arab teams have undergone some significant shifts, with Morocco maintaining its leading position, Algeria climbing steadily, and Iraq making impressive progress.
Morocco, the top-ranked Arab women's national team, has slipped four places to 64th globally, with 1407.21 points as of August 7, 2025[1]. Despite this minor setback, Morocco continues to lead the Arab world, placing third in Africa behind Nigeria (36th) and South Africa (54th)[1][2].
Algeria has made a notable improvement, moving up two spots to 80th globally, largely due to their historic qualification for the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 held in 2025[2]. Algeria's total points increased to 1279.19 under coach Fardi Benstiti, with a strong performance including a penalty shootout loss to Ghana[2].
Jordan holds 76th place globally, following Morocco in the Arab rankings, with Egypt and Tunisia lower on the list at 95th and 96th respectively[1].
Iraq women's national team has made significant progress recently, moving up seven places to 166th globally, reflecting ongoing development in their women's football program[4].
On the broader African continent, Nigeria remains the top African team, ranked 36th globally, followed by South Africa at 54th—both outperforming Arab teams[1][2].
Globally, Spain has recently reclaimed the number one spot in FIFA Women's World Rankings, with the United States and Sweden close behind[1][2]. Sweden has risen to third place in the latest rankings.
In the Asian region, Lebanon has made a remarkable jump, moving up five spots to 125th, boosted by strong Asian Cup qualifiers, including a landmark victory over Iran[3].
France has enjoyed the biggest leap among the top teams, jumping four places to sixth in the latest rankings[1]. The top 10 women's national teams, according to the latest rankings, are Spain, United States, Sweden, England, Germany, France, Brazil, Japan, Canada, and North Korea.
Brazil trails both Germany and France in the latest rankings, despite winning the Copa America. Meanwhile, Syria is ranked 160th in the FIFA women's national team rankings[1].
[1] https://www.fifa.com/world-ranking/womens/ranking-index/2025/08/07/ [2] https://www.fifa.com/afcon/womens/news/algeria-reach-africa-cup-of-nations-quarter-finals [3] https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/lebanon-make-history-as-they-qualify-for-womens-world-cup-2023-asia [4] https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/news/iraq-women-s-national-team-climb-to-166th-in-fifa-rankings
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Morocco, currently in the third position in Africa, is still a dominant force in Arab women's football, despite slipping four places to 64th globally.
Algeria's strategic victory in qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) quarter-finals has propelled them to an impressive 80th position in global football rankings.
