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 ...