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Top-four teams to be kept apart until 2027 World Cup semis
FIFA has changed the draw procedure for the Women's World Cup in Brazil. The rule applies only if each of the top four teams wins its group.
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FIFA has confirmed a change to the draw procedure for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil. The four highest-ranked teams will not meet before the semi-finals, provided each of them wins its group, according to ESPN.
Spain, the United States, Germany and England are currently ranked one to four, although the United States and England still have to qualify for the tournament, the Guardian reports. The seedings will be based on the rankings updated on 7 December.
Because the order could still change before the draw, the teams that qualify in the top four may differ from today's list.
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This article is based on reports by:
- The Guardian — Top four teams in Fifa rankings set to be kept apart until semi-finals at 2027 Women’s World Cup
- ESPN — Top-four ranked teams at Women's World Cup to be kept apart until semifinals
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