French Women's Football Team Makes Strong Comeback to FIFA Top 10

The French women's football team returns to the FIFA top 10, excelling in the Nations League.

Key Points

  • • France women's football team returns to top 10 in FIFA rankings.
  • • Team achieves six consecutive victories in Nations League.
  • • France overtakes the Netherlands, ranking fifth in Europe.
  • • Euro 2025 presents a chance for historical semi-final berth.

The French women's national football team has successfully regained its position in the FIFA rankings, climbing back into the top 10 for the first time since a challenging period following the Paris 2024 Olympics. As of June 12, 2025, France sits in 10th place globally and fifth in Europe, having recently overtaken the Netherlands. This resurgence can be attributed to the team’s remarkable performance in the Nations League, where they achieved a perfect record of six victories in six matches, showcasing their growing dominance on the international stage.

Coach Laurent Bonadei leads the team as they gear up for Euro 2025, with aspirations to reach at least the semi-finals—a unique achievement in their history. The tournament, set to occur in Switzerland from July 2 to 27, 2025, presents a significant opportunity for the team to solidify their newfound status and further advance in the rankings.

Current FIFA rankings show the United States leading with 2,057.19 points, followed by Spain with 2,034.4 points and Germany at 2,030.88 points, marking a highly competitive landscape among the top teams.