South Korea’s women’s national soccer team has achieved a significant milestone by climbing to 17th in the latest FIFA world rankings. This marks the team’s highest position in over three years, following their impressive performance at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games where they secured a bronze medal.
The team advanced two places from their previous ranking, regaining their 17th position for the first time since June 2023. In the Asian context, South Korea stands fourth, trailing Japan, North Korea, and Australia, who rank fifth, 12th, and 15th, respectively. China’s team experienced a drop to the 18th spot.
The climb in rankings comes on the back of a commendable performance at the Asian Games. South Korea captured the bronze medal by overcoming China 1-0 in the third-place match after a 2-0 loss to host nation Japan in the semifinals. This victory is noteworthy as it marks South Korea’s first Asian Games bronze in eight years and their first triumph over China in 11 years.
Globally, Spain continues to lead the FIFA women’s rankings, followed by the United States, Germany, England, and Japan. FIFA is set to release the final women’s world rankings for the year on December 7, providing another opportunity for teams to assess their standing on the global stage.