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3Apr

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Spain seize second spot

Argentina stay top of latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking™ Spain lead shake-up amongst podium pacesetters Myanmar the biggest climbers by rank A total of 245 international duels have been served up globally since the December 2024 edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking™. Teams from Africa, Asia, Oceania and South America all featured in FIFA World Cup 26™ qualifiers, while Concacaf and UEFA sides battled it out in their respective Nations League competitions and contested friendly encounters. These contests have made for changes aplenty in the latest version of the standings, including some top-10 turbulence. Argentina (1st) remain top thanks to impressive wins away to Uruguay (1-0) and at home to Brazil (4-1), but the Albiceleste have new company, as Spain...

African delight and Japanese jump amid FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking highlights

6Mar

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African delight and Japanese jump amid FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking highlights

Updated FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking™ includes record 196 teams Japan back in the top five, while the United States remain out in front despite SheBelieves Cup disappointment Eye-catching achievements for Djibouti, Kenya and Tanzania, among other African nations The latest instalment of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking™ marks a number of milestones. The first release of 2025 features more teams than ever before: 196. Djibouti make their debut, entering the global pecking order in 195th place. This is just one of the ranking-related storylines served up the last couple of months, during which 127 internationals have been contested, including African qualifiers for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™. The USA still lead the table despite having suffered a 2-1...

USWNT end year as No.1 in FIFA Coca-Cola Women’s World Rankings

13Dec

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USWNT end year as No.1 in FIFA Coca-Cola Women’s World Rankings

USA end 2024 heading up an expanded Ranking Germany make it to podium, Netherlands break into top 10 Poland, Estonia and Saudi Arabia on the rise Almost four months have passed since the last edition of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women's World Ranking, during which time 176 internationals have been played. Gibraltar (185th) are the latest side to join the Women's Ranking, swelling its numbers to a record 195. While the USA (1st) end the calendar year at the summit, Spain (2nd, +1) are now their closest pursuers, as Germany (3rd, +1) return to the top three at the expense of England (4th, -2), who they recently beat 4-3 in a friendly. Sweden (5th) and Canada (6th) maintain their lofty positions, while Brazil (7th, +1) and Japan (8th, -1) swapped places. Korea DPR (9th) are ahead of ...

Nip and tuck at the top while Niger hit the heights

27Nov

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Nip and tuck at the top while Niger hit the heights

Total of 192 internationals contested earlier this month Very little separating leading trio, and Germany reclaim top-10 berth Niger shine as standout performers This month’s international window featured no fewer than 192 encounters, with national teams from the AFC, CONMEBOL and OFC regions in action in FIFA World Cup 26™ preliminary competitions, while CAF Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and bouts in the UEFA Nations League and Concacaf Nations League completed the line-up of fixtures during the latest window in the Men’s International Match Calendar. All of those contests have had a major bearing on the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking. Starting at the summit, things really couldn’t be any tighter between the sides gracing the podium. While Argentina (1st) remain at the...