US Women Lead FIFA Rankings; Nigeria Tops Africa as Morocco Prepares for WAFCON 2025
June 13, 2025
The United States continues to dominate the global FIFA Women’s World Rankings, holding the top position despite a recent defeat to Brazil.
Brazil's victory over the U.S. has propelled them to 4th place, while England and Sweden follow closely behind in 5th and 6th, respectively.
Nigeria's Super Falcons maintain their status as the highest-ranked women's football team in Africa, currently sitting at 36th globally with 1623.29 points.
The Super Falcons have reinforced their ranking by recently securing a 2-0 victory over Cameroon in a friendly match.
South Africa's Banyana Banyana ranks second in Africa and 54th globally, having recently experienced a slight drop in points despite a four-match winning streak.
Morocco's women's national football team is currently ranked 60th in the world, following a strong showing at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Zambia has slipped to 65th place after a mixed performance, which included two draws and two losses.
Cameroon, Zambia, and Ghana follow closely in the rankings, sitting at 64th, 65th, and 66th respectively, showcasing the growing talent in these nations.
Egypt has made significant strides in the rankings, moving up seven places to 93rd, indicating positive growth in North African women’s football.
The next FIFA Women’s World Ranking update is scheduled for August 7, 2025, following the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
The Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) is set to take place from July 5 to 26, 2025, at various venues across Morocco.
In Group A of WAFCON, Morocco will face off against Zambia, Senegal, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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