Canada has dropped two places to No. 8 in the FIFA women's world rankings after its poor showing at the 2011 FIFA World Cup.

 

The Canadians, who will host the 2015 tournament, failed to win a game in the competition held in Germany, and exited after the first round.

 

The United States remains atop the rankings despite its World Cup final defeat to Japan in a penalty shootout last Sunday. Japan remained unchanged at No. 4

 

The U.S. has topped the standings since March 2008, and is followed by Germany, Brazil, Japan and Sweden. England climbs four places to No. 6, ahead of its quarter-finals conqueror France.

 

North Korea drops four to No. 12 and now faces a FIFA disciplinary investigation after five of its players tested positive for anabolic steroids at the tournament in Germany.

 

The FIFA women's rankings include 129 national teams.