Emily Fox leads a lineup of US players during the international football friendly match against the Football Ferns at Eden Park. Photo: Photosport
Holders United States will head into next month's Women's World Cup as the top-ranked team, with no changes in the top five in the latest FIFA rankings.
The US, who have held the top spot since June 2017, continue to lead ahead of Germany, Sweden, European champions England and France, respectively.
Spain and Brazil, ranked sixth and eighth, swapped places with Canada (seventh) and the Netherlands (ninth) in the only changes in the top 20.
Following friendlies in April, Spain equalled their best ever ranking after high-scoring wins over Norway and China while Copa America Femenina champions Brazil earned an impressive victory over Germany.
World Cup co-hosts Australia and New Zealand are 10th and 26th. Debutants Zambia will be the lowest-ranked team in the tournament at 77th.
The World Cup runs from July 20 to Aug. 20.
FIFA women's team rankings:
1. USA 2090.03 points
2. Germany 2061.56
3. Sweden 2049.71
4. England 2040.76
5. France 2026.65
6. Spain 2002. 28
7. Canada 1996.34
8. Brazil 1995.3
9. Netherlands 1980.47
10. Australia 1919.68
Also
26. New Zealand 1706.96
- Reuters
