Jun 12, 2018; Cleveland, OH, USA; Members of the United States squad reacts after an international friendly women's soccer match against China PR at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
(Reuters) - Japan has climbed to the sixth spot in the FIFA's world ranking of the women's teams after being crowned champions of the 2018 AFC Women's Asian Cup, while the United States retains the top spot.
Japan defeated Australia 1-0 in the final of the Asian tournament held in Jordan in April, marking their second successive victory.
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