Canadian women climb to No. 9 in latest FIFA rankings following W Gold Cup
Canada had the last laugh on the U.S. despite losing to its North American rival in a penalty shootout in the semifinals of the CONCACAF W Gold Cup. The Canadian women, who outscored the opposition 14-0 in winning their first four matches at the inaugural women's Gold Cup, climbed one spot to No. 9 in the FIFA rankings released Friday.
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![Canada's Jessie Fleming attempts a penalty kick during a shoot-out against the United States during the 2024 Concacaf W Gold Cup semifinals on Wednesday. Women's soccer player attempts penalty kick.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7137015.1709840388!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/2064949503.jpg)
Canada had the last laugh on the U.S. despite losing to its North American rival in a penalty shootout in the semifinals of the CONCACAF W Gold Cup. The Canadian women, who outscored the opposition 14-0 in winning their first four matches at the inaugural women's Gold Cup, climbed one spot to No. 9 in the FIFA rankings released Friday.