FIFA Women's World Rankings: June 2024 Update

Spain Retains Top Spot, France Moves Up to Second

The latest FIFA Women's World Rankings for June 2024 have been released, and there are some significant changes at the top.

Spain remains in the top spot, while France has leapfrogged England into second place. This is France's highest ranking since 2016.

England has dropped to third place, followed by Sweden, the Netherlands, and Germany.

Other Notable Changes

• Liechtenstein makes its debut in the rankings at 187th place.
• Portugal moves up 10 places to 25th.
• Scotland drops 6 places to 27th.

How the Rankings Are Determined

The FIFA Women's World Rankings are based on a team's results over the past four years, with recent results weighted more heavily.

A team's ranking is determined by the following factors:

• The number of matches played
• The strength of the opposition faced
• The team's results (wins, losses, draws)

What the Rankings Mean

The FIFA Women's World Rankings are an important indicator of a team's strength and potential. They are used to determine which teams qualify for major tournaments, such as the FIFA Women's World Cup.

The rankings can also be used to track the progress of individual teams and to compare their performance to other teams around the world.