Spain maintained its top spot in the latest FIFA men's world rankings in advance of the 2026 World Cup, while the United States men's national team moved up two spots to overtake rival Mexico.
The United States' 5-1 thrashing of Uruguay at Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday, moved the team up two spots in the rankings to No. 14, while Mexico moved down a spot to No. 15.
Spain is followed in the rankings by Argentina, France, England and Brazil, which moved up two spots. Portugal, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Croatia round out the top 10.
Morocco (11), Italy (12) and Colombia (13) were ranked ahead of the USMNT, with Italy dropping three spots. After Mexico in the No. 15 spot, the top 20 included Uruguay (16), Switzerland (17), Japan (18), Senegal (19) and Iran (20).
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