The USA have leapfrogged Mexico to restore their status as CONCACAF's top side, at least on the FIFA Men's World Rankings, which have also confirmed advantageous seeding for the Democratic Republic of Congo and Iraq, who will get a bye to the finals of the World Cup's inter-confederation playoffs.

Impressive victories over Paraguay and Uruguay saw Mauricio Pochettino's side surge to 14th in the rankings, their highest spot since the eve of the 2024 Copa America. Rising two places saw the USMNT bypass the opponent they beat in such emphatic fashion in Tampa, Fla. as well as Mexico, whose preparations for the World Cup were hindered by a defeat to and draw with the same opponents their CONCACAF rivals faced. The 1682 points they currently have is also the most any U.S. side have held in the

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