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The U.S. was knocked off the top spot in FIFA's latest women's rankings by world champion Spain.

Spain regained the No. 1 position despite losing to England in the final of the European Championship last month.

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The U.S. held the top position since August last year after winning gold at the Paris Olympics . Spain was No. 1 from December 2023 to June last year after its World Cup triumph .

The latest rankings were released by world governing body FIFA on Thursday.

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