What's happened
Spain becomes No. 1 in FIFA women's rankings for the first time
Why it matters
This is significant as Spain becomes the fourth nation to top the women's rankings since they were created in 2003, and it reflects their recent success in the UEFA Nations League.
What the papers say
AP News reports on Spain's rise to the top of the FIFA rankings, while The Independent and The Guardian discuss the joint bids from Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands to host the 2027 Women's World Cup.
How we got here
The recent success of Spain in the UEFA Nations League has propelled them to the top of the FIFA women's rankings, while Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands have submitted a joint bid to host the 2027 Women's World Cup.
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