{"id":19486,"date":"2025-08-07T20:13:14","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T00:13:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/08\/07\/spain-surges-to-take-down-the-us-womens-team-from-fifas-top-ranking\/"},"modified":"2025-08-07T20:13:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T00:13:14","slug":"spain-surges-to-take-down-the-us-womens-team-from-fifas-top-ranking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/08\/07\/spain-surges-to-take-down-the-us-womens-team-from-fifas-top-ranking\/","title":{"rendered":"Spain Surges to Take Down the US Women&#8217;s Team from FIFA&#8217;s Top Ranking!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"article-content\" overlaytype=\"article\" show_advertisements=\"true\" data-v-84c2a3ba=\"\" data-v-8d19012c=\"\">\n<!----> <!--(--><!--)--> <!----><br \/>\n<!----> <!--(--><\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-8d19012c=\"\">Spain has reclaimed the top spot in FIFA&#8217;s women&#8217;s rankings, pushing the US down to second place. <\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-8d19012c=\"\">This change comes even after Spain&#8217;s defeat to England in the final of the European Championship last month.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-8d19012c=\"\">The US had held its number one ranking since August, following their gold medal win at the summer Olympics in Paris. Spain had previously been at the top from December 2023 to June, after their World Cup victory.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-8d19012c=\"\">FIFA announced the latest rankings on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-8d19012c=\"\">Despite winning the Copa America for the ninth time, Brazil fell three spots to seventh. <\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-8d19012c=\"\">England, who lost to Spain in the final of the Euros, moved up a position to fourth.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-8d19012c=\"\">Sweden and France both made significant gains after solid performances in the Euros, with Sweden climbing to third after reaching the quarterfinals.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-8d19012c=\"\">France moved to fourth despite being eliminated in the quarterfinals.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-8d19012c=\"\"><i>Report by Associated Press. <\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"ff-h fs-16 lh-1pt6 mg-b-15 article-content\" data-v-8d19012c=\"\"><i>Want to receive exciting updates directly in your inbox? <\/i><i><u>Create or log in to your Fox Sports account<\/u><\/i><i> and follow your favorite leagues, teams, and players to get a tailored newsletter daily!<\/i><\/p>\n<p><!--)--><br \/>\n<!----><br \/>\n<!----><br \/>\n<!--(--><\/p>\n<hr class=\"story-section-divider\" data-v-8d19012c=\"\">\n<div class=\"story-favorites-section-add\" data-v-8d19012c=\"\">\n<div class=\"logo-container\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/b.fssta.com\/uploads\/application\/countries\/flag-logos\/840.vresize.160.160.medium.0.png\" alt=\"US\" class=\"team-logo\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\"><\/div>\n<p> <span class=\"ff-gb fs-20 bold\">Get more from the US<\/span> <span class=\"ff-h fs-14 opac-55 lh-1pt43 center\">Stay updated with news, games, and more about your favorites<\/span> <button data-favorite-uri=\"team:soccer\/all\/teams\/540\" class=\"button-favorite center flex pointer fs-14\" data-action-location=\"article favorite\" data-favorite-text=\"FOLLOW\" data-remove-text=\"FOLLOWING\" aria-label=\"Follow Button\"><span class=\"favorite-star\"><\/span> <span class=\"favorite-text\"><\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<p><!--)--><br \/>\n<!--(--><\/p>\n<hr class=\"story-section-divider\" data-v-8d19012c=\"\">\n<!--)--><br \/>\n<!--(--><!--)--><\/div>\n<p>The current reshuffling in FIFA&#8217;s women&#8217;s rankings highlights the fierce competition in international women&#8217;s soccer and the shifting dynamics of power among top teams. For soccer fans, this news is significant as it underscores the evolving landscape of the sport, potentially setting the stage for more thrilling contests and rivalries in the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spain has reclaimed the top spot in FIFA&#8217;s women&#8217;s rankings, pushing the US down to second place. This change comes even after Spain&#8217;s defeat to England in the final of the European Championship last month. 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