US women's national team knocked off top spot by Spain in FIFA's latest rankings
Spain regained the No. 1 position despite losing to England in the final of the European Championship last month.
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.
Brazil dropped three positions and is seventh despite successfully defending the Copa America to win its ninth continental title.
Sweden and France were big movers after impressive showings at the Euros.
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