"Women's World Cup champion Spain widened their points lead atop the FIFA rankings Thursday over the second-placed United States. Spain retained their UEFA Nations League title since the last rankings update in August, while the U.S. won four of five friendlies played in that time."
"Spain won the Nations League final last week against Germany, which rose two places to No. 3 in the rankings. European champion England stayed at No. 4 and No. 5 Sweden fell two spots. Brazil and France swapped places at Nos. 6 and 7, respectively. Japan stayed at No. 8, North Korea went up one to No. 9, taking the place of Canada now at No. 10."
Spain widened their points lead atop the FIFA women's rankings, extending their advantage over the United States. Spain retained the UEFA Nations League title since the last rankings update in August. The United States won four of five friendlies during the same period. Spain defeated Germany in the Nations League final last week, and Germany rose two places to No. 3. European champion England remained at No. 4 while Sweden dropped two spots to No. 5. Brazil and France exchanged Nos. 6 and 7. Japan stayed at No. 8, North Korea climbed to No. 9, and Canada fell to No. 10.
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