Women's FIFA ranking: the new world top 10

Spain remain top of the women's world ranking published by FIFA this Tuesday, while one team returns to the top ten.

FIFA published a new edition of its women's world ranking this Tuesday, 20 October 2026. Following a period marked by 183 international matches, the hierarchy remains largely unchanged at the top. One notable change has nevertheless occurred in tenth place, with Denmark returning among the world's best teams.

Women's FIFA ranking: the top 10 on 20 October 2026

Here are the top ten nations, their total points and their movement in places compared with the ranking of 16 June 2026:

1. Spain: 2 121.50 points (unchanged)
2. United States: 2 042.38 points (unchanged)
3. Germany: 2 034.62 points (unchanged)
4. England: 2 025.47 points (unchanged)
5. Japan: 1 994.43 points (unchanged)
6. France: 1 983.77 points (unchanged)
7. Brazil: 1 970.87 points (unchanged)
8. Sweden: 1 938.13 points (unchanged)
9. Canada: 1 926.96 points (unchanged)
10. Denmark: 1 920.14 points (up two places)

Spain pull clear as Denmark enter the top 10

World champions, Spain now have 2,121.50 points, 79.12 points ahead of the United States. The Spanish team strengthened their position at the top after two matches played on American soil, recording a win and a draw. Germany complete the podium ahead of England and Japan, with none of these four teams changing position.

The biggest improvement among the top ten belongs to Denmark, who moved from 12th to 10th. The Danes, who recorded a win and a draw in Canada, return to the top 10 for the first time since August 2010. They now sit ahead of the Netherlands, 11th after dropping one place, and North Korea, 12th after also falling one position.

The most notable movements come from Africa

Beyond the top 10, this new edition is marked by the spectacular rise of Malawi, 104th after climbing 49 places. Runners-up at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, the Malawian team also recorded the biggest points increase (+158.44). African champions Cameroon climbed nine places to reach 62nd.

By contrast, Egypt fell 14 places, while Nigeria dropped to 43rd and lost 83.54 points, the largest points decline in this edition. These movements illustrate the influence of recent continental competitions on the ranking, even when the top ten positions change little.

The next official update is scheduled for 7 December 2026, as preparations continue for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.

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