The Canadian men's soccer team continues its record climb, jumping two places to No. 26 in the latest FIFA world rankings.

Spain takes over top spot for the first time since June 2014 with France also moving up one rung to No. 2 as Argentina slips two places to No. 3. The Argentines had been No. 1 since April 2023.

Canada was ranked 49th when American Jesse Marsch took over in May 2024.

The Canadians have climbed steadily since and surpassed their previous high of No. 33 (set in February 2022 under former coach John Herdman after an impressive World Cup qualifying run) when they reached No. 31 in November.

Canada closed out 2024 unchanged at No. 31 before setting new marks of No. 30 in April and No. 28 in July.

The Canadian men, whose lowest ranking was No. 122 in October 2014, are sa

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