Dhaka, August 7 – The Bangladesh women’s national football team has achieved historic breakthroughs: qualifying for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 for the first time and making a remarkable leap in the FIFA Women’s World Ranking, moving swiftly from 128th to 104th.
Their flawless Group C campaign in Yangon featured a staggering 7‑0 win over Bahrain, followed by a 2‑1 victory against hosts Myanmar—with Ritu Porna Chakma scoring twice—and rounded off with another emphatic 7‑0 triumph over Turkmenistan. This surge also saw them adding +80.51 points, the largest gain among all teams in the latest ranking update.
Meanwhile, Spain has reclaimed the No. 1 spot globally, overtaking the United States, buoyed by their run to the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 final. France rose four places to sixth, Sweden climbed three positions to third, while Brazil, despite winning the Copa América Femenina, slid down to seventh.
A momentous week for women’s football in Bangladesh: historic qualification, record-ranking climb, and rising recognition on the world stage.
