USA tops FIFA rankings after Paris 2024 gold
The United States women’s national soccer team has reclaimed its position as the world’s best following a triumphant gold medal performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
The team’s return to the pinnacle of world football comes on the back of a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Brazil in the Olympic final, secured by a decisive goal from Mallory Swanson.
US had fallen to fifth place in the FIFA rankings, their lowest position in years, following a disappointing World Cup campaign in Australia and New Zealand last year.
England, guided by Sarina Wiegman, has moved up to second place in the FIFA rankings. The Lionesses’ rise comes after their strong showing in the Olympics, where they were edged out by the USA in the semi-finals.
Spain, the reigning world champions, have fallen to third place, partly due to their own defeat to Brazil in the semi-finals, which ended their hopes of maintaining the top spot.
France, previously ranked second, has experienced the most significant drop, falling to tenth position.
The victory in Paris and subsequent rise in the FIFA rankings highlight a remarkable turnaround for the USA, which had endured a challenging period following the World Cup.
Their dominance on the Olympic stage and subsequent ascent to the top of the rankings affirm their status as a leading force in women’s football.
—Insidethegames.biz
