Aug. 7 (UPI) -- Spain replaced the United States atop the FIFA women's soccer world rankings, which were released Thursday, despite a loss to England in the Euro 2025 finale.

Spain, the most recent (2023) World Cup champions, posted a 6-1 record since the last edition of the women's world rankings. The Spaniards' lone loss was a penalty kick setback to England in the Euro finale July 27 in Basel, Switzerland.

The Americans, the most-recent (2024) Olympic gold medalists, are 3-0 since the last edition of the rankings.

The next version of the rankings will be released Dec. 10.

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