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Spain Edges United States to Regain FIFA Women’s No. 1 Ranking

Spain’s runner-up finish at Euro 2025 propelled it past the United States by fewer than two points in the latest FIFA tally.

Las jugadoras de la selección española, Aitana Bonmatíy Mariona Caldentey, tras recibir la medalla de subcampeonas de la final de la Eurocopa Femenina 2025.
Aitana Bonmatí celebra tras anotar el gol de España en la victoria 1-0 ante Alemania en las semifinales de la Eurocopa femenina, el miércoles 23 de julio de 2025, en Zúrich. (AP Foto/Alessandra Tarantino)

Overview

  • Spain leads the ranking with 2,066.79 points, edging the United States’ 2,065.06 in the August 7 update.
  • Sweden rose to third with 2,025.26 points after its Euro quarterfinal defeat, while England held fourth on 2,022.64 following its successful title defense.
  • France climbed four spots to sixth and Brazil fell to seventh despite winning its ninth Copa América crown.
  • FIFA’s ranking formula, which credits match outcomes, opponent strength and tournament importance, made Euro 2025 and the Copa América decisive for the latest shake-up.
  • Spain’s coach Montse Tomé faces a contract expiration on August 31 with no public word yet on her renewal from the RFEF.