Thanks to their excellent performance in the Algarve Cup, Italy Women have gained a place in the FIFA Women’s World Ranking, moving ahead of Denmark, who they beat in the opening match of the tournament in mid-February. The Azzurre now sit in 14th place, with the United States continuing to the lead the way.

Behind the Americans, who have been the top-ranked team since 2017, are Sweden, while France, who will be Italy’s first EURO 2022 opponents on 10 July, have climbed to third, ahead of Germany. Spain are in seventh – their best-ever position – and Brazil have slipped down to ninth, behind England and ahead of North Korea. The next FIFA Ranking will be published on 17 July.

FIFA Women’s World Ranking – Top 15
1) USA 2104.06 points (-)
2) Sweden 2081.54 (-)
3) France 2046.48 (+1)
4) Germany 2040.98 (-1)
5) Netherlands 2013.93 (-)
6) Canada 2010.07 (-)
7) Spain 1980.28 (+2)
8) England 1977.78 (-)
9) Brazil 1969.34 (-2)
10) North Korea 1940 (-)
11) Norway 1918.6 (+1)
12) Australia 1911.1 (-1)
13) Japan 1910.67 (-)
14) ITALY 1886.79 (+1)
15) Denmark 1871.96 (-1)