Canada fell one place to No. 9 while Spain replaced the U.S. atop the FIFA women's world rankings released Thursday.

It marked the third consecutive drop for the Canadian women, who finished 2024 at No. 6. Casey Stoney's team went 1-1-0 since the last rankings, putting on a poor show in a 3-0 loss to the U.S. after dispatching No. 43 Costa Rica 4-1.

Spain regained top spot by recording five straight wins at the UEFA European Women's Championship before losing to England on penalties in the championship game. Spain had previously topped the rankings from December 2023 to June 2024.

The U.S., which had taken over as No. 1 last August, remains hot on Spain's heels despite the drop after posting three home wins in friendlies since the last rankings.

Sweden and England both moved up, with S

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