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The United States women's national team pictured posing for a pre-match photo before beating China 2-1 in a friendly in Texas in December 2023

USWNT Up To 2nd In FIFA Women's Rankings As Spain Takes 1st Place 117 Days After Winning World Cup

The United States had previously been ranked in first place for more than six years before dropping to third in August after its worst campaign in Women's World Cup history.

Patricia Guijarro pictured playing for Barcelona in the 2023 UEFA Women's Champions League final

Six Spanish Players Nominated For 2023 Women's Ballon d'Or Award Including Two Who Sat Out World Cup

Salma Paralluelo, Olga Carmona, Alba Redondo and Aitana Bonmati were all included on the 30-player shortlist published on Wednesday.

Players from the USWNT pictured during their 0-0 draw with Portugal at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup

USWNT Lose Top Spot In FIFA Women's World Rankings For First Time Since 2017

The four-time world champions dropped down to third place when the latest rankings were published on Friday.

Hinata Miyazawa pictured playing for Japan at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup

Japan's Hinata Miyazawa Wins Golden Boot At Women's World Cup

The 23-year-old is the second Japanese player to win the Golden Boot at a Women's World Cup, after Homare Sawa in 2011.

Former USWNT player Carli Lloyd looks on before a NWSL game.

Carli Lloyd Doubles Down on Blunt Criticism of USWNT

The legendary midfielder handed down a thorough indictment of the team’s direction to ‘The Athletic.’

Japan players pictured celebrating after beating Norway 3-1 at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup

Spain And Japan Reach Women's World Cup Quarter-Finals After Convincing Wins

Japan will face either Sweden or the USA in the last eight.