Italy have reached the Women’s World Cup play-off final but slipped one place to 14th in the FIFA rankings, behind Norway. Spain remain top after two friendlies against the second-placed United States helped them extend their advantage over their closest challengers. Germany complete the top three following friendly wins over Australia and Japan.

The Netherlands drop out of the top ten following Denmark’s rise, which has also pushed North Korea down the rankings. Finland, the Azzurre’s next opponents in the play-off for a place at the World Cup finals, climb two places to 22nd, ahead of Scotland and Portugal.