Djibouti has debuted at 196th in the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking for 2025. The ranking reflects their increasing participation in international football. Other notable movements include Tanzania and Kenya improving their ranks significantly while Tunisia ranked poorly. The USA remains on top despite facing a recent loss, with the next ranking due on June 12, 2025.
Djibouti’s senior women’s football team has made a significant milestone by debuting on the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking for 2025. This achievement marks their entry at the 196th position out of 196 teams worldwide, as announced in a recent FIFA press release. The recognition underscores Djibouti’s participation in international football events, showcasing their growth in the sport.
In the FIFA statement, it was noted, “Djibouti make their debut, entering the global pecking order in 195th place.” This debut coincides with a busy period where 127 international matches occurred, including qualifiers for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027. The rankings reflect an evolving competitive landscape in women’s football.
Other African teams have also seen movement in the rankings, with Tanzania recognized as the best mover by points, gaining 42.12 points. Kenya followed closely, making the strongest climb by rank, improving by seven places. Tanzania now holds the 138th position while Kenya stands at 142nd, marking significant progress in their footballing journeys.
Conversely, Tunisia faced difficulties, being noted as the worst mover in both points and rank. In the broader context, Nigeria remains the highest-ranked African team at 46th globally, followed by South Africa (55th), Morocco (60), Zambia (64), and Ghana (65). These rankings highlight the competitive status of women’s football across the continent.
Internationally, the USA maintains its lead, despite a setback in the SheBelieves Cup final, losing 2-1 to Japan. Japan has now re-entered the top five at 5th position, marking their first appearance in that area since December 2015. The next FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking is scheduled for release on June 12, 2025.
Djibouti’s debut in the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking is a noteworthy achievement that reflects their growing involvement in women’s football. The movement of other African teams, such as Tanzania and Kenya, indicates an increasing competitive spirit on the continent. Conversely, Tunisia’s decline demonstrates the challenges that some teams face. As the global landscape continues to evolve with significant matches, the countdown to the next ranking release in June 2025 adds to the anticipation.
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