In the rankings released today by the world football governing body, the Portuguese women's team was overtaken by Finland (22nd), which rose four places after finishing the European Championship in Switzerland with one win, one draw, and one loss.

The rankings are now topped by world champions Spain, who overtook the United States, despite La Roja being defeated by England in the European Championship final (1-1, 3-1 on penalties).

The English, who retained their European title, the third won by coach Sarina Wiegmann, two with the Lionesses and one with the Netherlands, rose from fifth to fourth place in the women's world football rankings.

The podium is made up of Spain, the United States, and Sweden (up three), followed by England, Germany (down two), France (up four), Brazil (down three) despite winning the Copa América, Japan (down one), Canada (down one), and South Korea (down one).

The next FIFA women's rankings will be released on December 11.