Netherlands

The United States had previously been ranked in first place for more than six years before dropping to third in August after its worst campaign in Women's World Cup history.

England won 6-0 in Glasgow but still finished behind the Netherlands on goal difference.

Salma Paralluelo, Olga Carmona, Alba Redondo and Aitana Bonmati were all included on the 30-player shortlist published on Wednesday.

The four-time world champions dropped down to third place when the latest rankings were published on Friday.

The former NWSL boss oversaw the team's round of 16 exit.

Leroux had a message for Beerensteyn after the Netherlands lost 2-1 to Spain in the quarter-finals.

The USWNT's bid to win a third consecutive Women's World Cup crown ended on Sunday following a penalty-shootout defeat against Sweden.

Manchester City's Jill Roord headed the Netherlands in front in the ninth minute before South Africa went close to equalizing multiple times.

This was the first time in Women's World Cup history that the USA had earned fewer than six points during the group stage.

Goal difference is more important than head-to-head results.