FIFA has confirmed a major shake-up in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking, with significant movement both within and beyond the top 10 following recent international action.
Softfootball earlier reported There was also a historic breakthrough for the New Caledonia women’s national football team, who scored their first-ever goals against opposition from outside Oceania during the FIFA Series, marking a significant milestone in their development on the international stage.

According to a post made on FIFA’s official X handle, The updated standings reflect results from Women’s World Cup qualifying matches as well as the inaugural women’s edition of the FIFA Series, highlighting a shifting landscape in global women’s football.
FIFA posted:
FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking sees a shake-up amongst the top 10 – and beyond! The latest standings come after @FIFAWWC qualifying action and the inaugural women’s edition of the FIFA Series

Meanwhile, the New Zealand women’s national football team have officially secured qualification for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 after a narrow 1–0 victory over the Papua New Guinea women’s national football team in the Oceania qualifying final on April 15, 2026.