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Spain Extends Lead Atop FIFA Women's Rankings While Malawi Soars
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CNBC TV18•20-10-2026, 17:17
Spain Extends Lead Atop FIFA Women's Rankings While Malawi Soars
- •Spain widened their lead at the top of the FIFA Women’s World Ranking to nearly 80 points following a win and a draw against the USA.
- •Germany closed the gap on the USA to secure a podium spot after winning both of their home friendlies.
- •Denmark re-entered the top 10 for the first time since August 2010 after strong performances against Canada.
- •Malawi made a historic leap of 49 places to reach 104th following their impressive run to the WAFCON final and 2027 World Cup qualification.
- •Other notable climbers include Cameroon, Tanzania, Burkina Faso, Vanuatu, and Slovenia, which reached its highest position to date.
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Spain widened their advantage at the summit to almost 80 points following back-to-back away meetings with the USA, where they secured a win and a draw.
Malawi made the most staggering ascent, climbing 49 places to 104th overall after reaching the 2026 WAFCON final and securing historic qualification for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2027.
Denmark returned to the top 10 for the first time since August 2010 after recording a win and a draw away against Canada, placing them ahead of the Netherlands and South Korea.
