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Spain have tightened their grip on top spot in the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Rankings, with the latest update on 11 December 2025 confirming the reigning world champions as the world’s leading side ahead of the United States.
Spain remain number one on 2094.89 points following a strong run of results in recent international competitions, keeping the USWNT at arm’s length despite the Americans’ own consistent performances. The United States stay second on 2057.58 points, unable to close the gap but comfortably clear of the chasing pack.
Germany recorded the most significant movement at the top end of the table, climbing two places to third. Their rise comes at the expense of Sweden, who slip two spots to fifth after mixed results in the latest international window. England hold steady in fourth, maintaining their position among the world’s elite without significant movement.
Brazil continue their upward momentum, moving up one place to sixth and edging ahead of France, who drop to seventh. Japan remain unchanged in eighth, while Korea DPR climb one place into ninth, underlining their gradual return to prominence. Canada round out the top ten, slipping one place to tenth.
Just outside the top ten, the Netherlands stay 11th, while Norway overtake Italy to move into 12th, pushing the Italians down to 13th. Denmark and Australia remain stable in 14th and 15th respectively, with the Matildas holding their position after a relatively quiet period on the international stage.
Further down the rankings, Belgium make notable progress, climbing two places to 18th, while Colombia fall two spots to 20th. Portugal edge up to 22nd, Poland rise two places to 24th, and Switzerland slip to 25th. Scotland drop to 26th, with the Republic of Ireland steady in 27th.
Russia, Mexico and Argentina complete the top 30, all holding their positions at 28th, 29th and 30th respectively.
The December rankings reflect results from continental competitions, qualifiers and international friendlies over recent months, with movement largely driven by head-to-head clashes between closely ranked teams. With major tournaments and qualification campaigns looming in 2026, the battle for places, particularly inside the top 10, looks set to intensify in the months ahead.
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