Spain regains top position in FIFA women's rankings, surpassing other teams even after Euro Final defeat
The latest FIFA women's national team rankings have seen significant shifts, with Spain reclaiming the top spot and several other teams making notable moves.
Spain's Ascendancy
After reaching the final of the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 and winning five consecutive matches, Spain has reclaimed the number one spot in the rankings. Their strong European performance was decisive in this shift, propelling them ahead of the United States, who previously held the top spot [1][2][4].
United States' Slip but Remain Competitive
Though no longer first, the United States remain close in points due to three convincing friendly wins. Their ongoing competitive results demonstrate the importance of consistent performances for ranking stability [2].
England's Retained European Title and High Rank
England retained their European title at the same championship and solidified their high rank alongside Sweden and Germany, who also stayed within the top five due to consistent performances in top-level contests [1][2].
Brazil's South American Crown and Ranking
Brazil successfully defended their South American crown, maintaining or improving their standing in the rankings through continental success [2].
Arab Teams on the Rise
For Arab teams such as Morocco, Jordan, Algeria, and Lebanon, while direct ranking changes were not specified in the sources, their movements typically stem from increased participation, better performance in regional qualifying tournaments and friendlies, and growing investment in women's football programs—factors known to influence FIFA rankings. These teams are gradually gaining stature as women's football develops in these regions, though their rankings remain lower compared to the top-tier teams [2].
Notable Moves and Changes
- Lebanon jumped five spots to 125th, its best ranking since 2019, boosted by strong Asian Cup qualifiers, including a landmark victory over Iran.
- Comoros is currently ranked 188th in FIFA's latest women's national team rankings.
- Since joining the FIFA rankings in 2022, Saudi Arabia's women's team has shown consistent progress, currently ranked 164th, their highest ever.
- France is currently ranked sixth in FIFA's latest women's national team rankings, having jumped four places among the top teams.
- Bahrain saw the steepest drop, slipping from 92nd in June to 111th.
- Brazil has slipped to seventh place in FIFA's latest women's national team rankings.
- Jordan fell to 76th position in FIFA's latest rankings after failing to qualify for the Asian Cup.
- Algeria climbed to 80th position after a historic run to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.
- Japan is currently ranked eighth in FIFA's latest women's national team rankings.
- England has climbed one place to fourth in FIFA's latest women's national team rankings.
- Palestine moved up, reaching 129th after improved performances on the continental stage.
- Canada is currently ranked ninth in FIFA's latest women's national team rankings.
- Morocco remains at 64th globally in FIFA's latest rankings, despite dropping four places from its previous 60th position.
Syria, Tunisia, UAE, and Egypt's Rankings
In the Arab world, Syria is ranked 160th, Tunisia is 96th, UAE is 117th, and Egypt is ranked 95th in the latest FIFA women's national team rankings [3].
[1] https://www.fifa.com/womensworldranking/en/news/ranking-update-june-2025 [2] https://www.fifa.com/womensworldranking/en/news/ranking-update-june-2025/arab-teams [3] https://www.fifa.com/womensworldranking/en/ranking-table/current/ [4] https://www.fifa.com/womensworldranking/en/player/ranking/
In the realm of European football, Spain's impressive performance in the UEFA Women's EURO 2025 has propelled them into the Champions League, helping them secure the number one spot in the European leagues.
Separately, the United States, while no longer holding the top position, remain competitive with three convincing friendly wins, maintaining their position within the elite female football ranks.
