Brazil’s women’s football team just moved up in the FIFA World Rankings, landing at eighth place after grabbing a silver medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics. This jump from ninth spot isn’t just a number; it shows they’re bouncing back, hitting heights they last saw in 2023 after competing in the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
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Released last Friday, the latest rankings put Brazil slightly above France and North Korea, who are now trailing at tenth and ninth, respectively. Remember, the highest Brazil ever got was second place back in June 2009, and while they’re not there yet, this recent shift is a step in the right direction.
🇺🇸 @USWNT on top in the latest #FIFARanking! 📈
— FIFA Women's World Cup (@FIFAWWC) August 16, 2024
The top of the list also saw some shuffling. The United States surged from fifth all the way to first, racking up 2076.9 points. However, it’s a different story for Spain, the current world champs. After losing to Brazil in the Olympic semi-finals and only finishing fourth in Paris, they’ve slipped down to third place.
Here’s how the top ten teams stack up in the latest FIFA Women’s World Team Rankings:
- 1. United States – 2076.9 points
- 2. England – 2023.42 points
- 3. Spain – 2021.09 points
- 4. Germany – 2014.11 points
- 5. Sweden – 1986.8 points
- 6. Canada – 1982.24 points
- 7. Japan – 1974.34 points
- 8. Brazil – 1970.36 points
- 9. North Korea – 1944.23 points
- 10. France – 1938.4 points
This ranking reflects the latest performances from major tournaments, including the Paris 2024 Olympics.
