The final FIFA Women’s World Rankings in 2019 are out and it brings great news for Brazil. After dropping out of the top 10 back in September for the first time in their history, the South American giants have made an immediate return just in time for 2020.
As Canarinhas were rewarded for their recent wins over England and Canada, helping them climb back into the top 10 before the year ends. They currently occupy the 9th spot, trading places with Korea DPR who now sit in 11th.
As for USA, they remain in top spot, finishing the year as the world’s number one ranked women’s side. The Lionesses have dropped one spot while Australia and Canada have gone up and fallen down one rank respectively in the top 10.
Kenya and Congo DR both climbed up 10 spots to 133 and 108 respectively after beating African powerhouses Ghana and Cameroon. Meanwhile, Belgium (17th) and Chile (36) have reached new highs. Here are the top 10 nations in the world and the top five of each confederation.
Here are the top 10 ranked nations in the world of women's football
UEFA
Germany
Netherlands
France
Sweden
England
CONMEBOL
Brazil
Colombia
Argentina
Chile
Paraguay
CONCACAF
USA
Canada
Mexico
Costa Rica
Jamaica
CAF
Nigeria
Cameroon
South Africa
Ghana
Ivory Coast
AFC
Australia
Japan
Korea DPR
China PR
Korea Republic
OFC
New Zealand
Papua New Guinea
Fiji
Tonga
New Caledonia
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