FIFA Ranks National Women’s Football Team 73rd Globally

The Algerian women's national football team has advanced one position, now ranking 73rd globally in the latest FIFA world rankings. This updated classification was announced by the International Federation of Association Football on Tuesday. This upward movement reflects the team's ongoing progress in international football.

On the continental stage, Algeria holds the eighth position among African nations. The team also consistently maintains its strong standing as the second-ranked Arab team. Spain, the current world champion, continues to lead the FIFA rankings, followed by the United States in second place and Germany in third.

Looking ahead, the Algerian women's national team is preparing for a significant challenge in the third round of the African qualifications for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Tournament. They are scheduled to face their counterpart from Burkina Faso. This crucial qualifying encounter is set to take place between February 23 and March 6, 2027.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) confirmed the upcoming fixture for the Olympic tournament qualifications. The next installment of the FIFA world rankings is anticipated to be released on December 7.