Spain have strengthened their position at the top of the FIFA Women’s World Rankings after earning a win and a draw against the United States during the October international window. The latest rankings underline Spain’s continued dominance as teams prepare for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
Spain Stay Ahead of the United States
Spain, who have held the No. 1 position since August 2025, defeated the United States 2-0 in Washington, DC, on October 10 before playing out a 2-2 draw in Chester, Pennsylvania, on October 13.
The results extended Spain’s advantage over the second-ranked USA to almost 80 points. Germany retained third place, followed by England and Japan in the top five.
Top 10 Teams in the Latest Rankings
The top nine positions remained unchanged, while Denmark climbed two places to enter the top 10 for the first time since August 2010.
| Rank | Team |
| 1 | Spain |
| 2 | United States |
| 3 | Germany |
| 4 | England |
| 5 | Japan |
| 6 | France |
| 7 | Brazil |
| 8 | Sweden |
| 9 | Canada |
| 10 | Denmark |
The Netherlands dropped to 11th place, while North Korea moved down to 12th.
Malawi Make Biggest Jump
Malawi emerged as the biggest climber in the latest update, rising 49 places to reach 104th. Their impressive run to the final of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations also secured the team’s first-ever qualification for the 2027 Women’s World Cup.
Cameroon, the continental champions, climbed nine places to 62nd. In contrast, Egypt suffered the biggest fall, dropping 14 positions to 113th.
When Will FIFA Update the Rankings Again?
The latest rankings reflect 183 matches played during the recent international windows, including World Cup qualifiers and friendly matches. The next FIFA Women’s World Ranking update is scheduled for December 7, 2026, as preparations continue for the tournament in Brazil.
