Reigning world champions strengthen grip on top spot
Germany leapfrog England into top three
Rankings contain record-equalling 198 FIFA Member Associations as in December 2025
A total of 119 relevant matches have been contested since the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking was last published. FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ qualifiers in Europe and South America, as well as the CAF preliminary competition for the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Los Angeles 2028, have prompted a shake-up in the standings.