Sweden end USA's six-year unbroken lead in FIFA Women's Rankings, Spain move to second

August 25 – Small consolation after their loss in the last four of the Women's World Cup, Sweden climbed to the top of the FIFA World Rankings, closely followed by champions Spain in second place, with the United States losing first place in the ranking. first time in six years.

The Women's World Cup, which ended last Sunday with Spain beating England 1-0 in an all-European final. Sweden clinched bronze after losing to eventual champions in the semi-finals.

Spain, who produced an outstanding tournament despite huge controversies off the pitch that continued long after the final whistle after RFEF president Luis Rubiales kissed Jennifer Hermoso on the mouth during the presentation of the presidential trophy, moved to 2nd place.

FIFA say the Spaniards would have taken the lead had it not been for their 4-0 loss to Japan in the group stage.

The Americans have dropped to third place after a poor campaign that saw them exit the knockout stages for the first time in their history after a fierce penalty shootout against Sweden. Manager Vlatko Andonovski resigned after the tournament.

England, European champions, remain in the fourth sport.

Morocco, one of three African teams to reach the round of 16 in the competition, were the ones that improved the most, climbing 14 places to reach 58th place.

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