Brief
Canada stays ninth in FIFA women’s rankings after loss and draw with Denmark
Canada kept its ninth place in the latest FIFA women’s rankings after a 4‑3 defeat in Toronto and a 1‑1 draw in Montreal against Denmark.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Canada remained ninth in the FIFA women’s soccer world rankings released on Tuesday, according to the Canadian Press.
What happened
Canada lost 4‑3 to Denmark on Oct. 12 in Toronto and drew 1‑1 with the same opponents three days earlier in Montreal.
What the reports add
The rankings show Denmark moving up two places to 10th, re‑entering the top‑10 for the first time since August 2010. Spain retained the No. 1 spot after beating and drawing with the United States, while Germany stayed at No. 3.
What was said
The article does not quote any individual, but notes that Canada has not beaten a top‑15 opponent since Casey Stoney became head coach in January 2025.
How it came about
Canada’s next fixture is scheduled for Nov. 28 against Panama in the CONCACAF W Championship, a qualifier for the 2027 World Cup and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Key facts
- Canada stayed at ninth place in the FIFA women’s rankings. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Canada lost 4‑3 to Denmark in Toronto on Oct. 12, 2026. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Canada drew 1‑1 with Denmark in Montreal three days earlier. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Denmark rose to 10th in the rankings, its first top‑10 finish since 2010. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Canada will face Panama on Nov. 28 in the CONCACAF W Championship. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Sources
- [1] winnipegfreepress.com — originally reported as “Canada holds ninth position in FIFA women's rankings despite loss, draw with Denmark”
