The Guardian · November 11, 2026

Top four teams in Fifa rankings set to be kept apart until semi-finals at 2027 Women’s World Cup

Team must win World Cup group to trigger ruleSpain, US, Germany and England currently in top fourThe top four-ranked teams will be separated until the semi-finals at the 2027 Women’s World Cup, provided they each win their group, after a change to the tournament’s draw procedure was confirmed by Fifa.Spain, the United States, Germany and England are currently ranked one to four in the world…

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