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LA SPEZIA, ITALY - FEBRUARY 25: Italy players sing the national anthem prior to kick-off in the UEFA Women's Nations League 2024/25 Grp A4 MD2 match between Italy and Denmark at Stadio Alberto Picco on February 25, 2025. (Photo by Simone Arveda - FIGC/FIGC via Getty Images)
Following the win against Wales and the loss to Denmark in their first two matches of the Women’s UEFA Nations League, Italy have dropped one position in the FIFA Ranking, falling to 14th. Iceland overtook the Azzurre and the USA held on to the top spot despite their loss to Japan in the SheBelieves Cup. Spain and Germany occupy second and third place respectively.
With regards to sides in the top 10, Japan improved the most, gaining three positions and returning to the top 5 for the first time in ten years, just behind England. Each of Sweden (6th), Canada (7th), and Brazil (8th), dropped a position. There were 127 international matches played with Djibouti entering the world rankings at 195th. The next FIFA Ranking will be published on 12 June.