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Canada keeps 9th spot in updated FIFA women’s rankings, Malawi jump incredible 49 places

Olivia Smith was Canada’s best player in the last international window, so maybe it’s fitting that the CanWNT haven’t moved off their ninth-place FIFA ranking that matches her kit number. Canada drew Denmark 1-1 on Oct. 9 in Montreal before…

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 4:47 PM
Canada keeps 9th spot in updated FIFA women’s rankings, Malawi jump incredible 49 places
Key Things to Know
  • Canada remained ninth in the updated FIFA women's rankings, while Malawi jumped 49 places.
  • Spain retained the top ranking ahead of the second-placed United States.
  • Denmark entered the top ten at tenth place following a win and a draw against Canada.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Canada remains in ninth place in the latest FIFA women's world rankings following a 1-1 draw and a 4-3 loss against Denmark in October. Spain held onto the top spot ahead of the second-ranked United States, while Denmark climbed two spots to enter the top ten at tenth place for the first time since 2010.

Malawi produced the biggest jump in the rankings by climbing 49 places after reaching the Women's Africa Cup of Nations final. Led by Temwa Chaŵinga and Tabitha Chaŵinga, Malawi's historic run also secured their first-ever qualification for the Women's World Cup.

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