Top four teams in Fifa rankings set to be kept apart until semi-finals at 2027 Women’s World Cup
The Guardian
Team must win World Cup group to trigger rule
Spain, US, Germany and England currently in top four
The 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, USA, Germany and England are ranked one to four in the world respectively, although USA and England still need to qualify for the tournament. The seedings will be based on the 7 December updated rankings, meaning the standings could change before the draw, which will take place on 11 December in Rio de Janeiro.
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