Brazil women’s national team climbs one position on the FIFA world ranking

Recent performances propel Brazil to 8th spot, fueling ambitions for the Women's World Cup
by
Martín O'Donnell
2023-06-13 20:31:09

The Brazilian women’s national team is on the rise on the FIFA World Ranking. In the latest update, Pia Sundhage’s team managed to overtake the Netherlands, climbing to 8th place. In the latest update, Brazil registered 1,995.30 points, moving up one spot on the ranking.

The United States Women’s National Team – also the reigning world champion – is currently No. 1 of the world, followed by Germany, Sweden, England, France, Spain, Canada and Brazil. With the Women’s World Cup drawing nearer, this improvement is encouraging for the female Seleção.

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An era of success under Pia Sundhage

Under the guidance of Pia Sundhage, who took the team’s reins almost four years ago, the Brazilian women’s national team has played a total of 53 games, with 32 victories, 12 draws and 9 defeats.

Before embarking on the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, the female Canarinha will face Chile on July 2 at the Arena BRB Mané Garrincha, in Brasília (DF) in an international friendly. Sundhage’s side will make its World Cup debut against Panama on July 24 in Adelaide.

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