The U.S. men’s national team’s poor showing at the 2024 Copa America dropped it to its lowest international ranking since October 2022.
The Americans dropped five places to No. 16 in Thursday’s FIFA Rankings, the federation announced. A group stage elimination at the Copa America featured a pair of losses to Panama and Uruguay, ending the Americans hopes of making a deep run in the tournament.
Despite a 2-0 opening night victory over Bolivia, Gregg Berhalter’s squad was one of several CONCACAF nations to suffer an early exit.
Overall, the USMNT only won one of their five matches this summer, also losing 5-1 to Colombia and tying Brazil 1-1 in friendly action. U.S. Soccer proceeded to part ways with Berhalter as head coach, opening the door for a new manager to step in.
Mexico dropped to No. 17 following their group stage exit while Panama, Canada, and Costa Rica all moved up in their individual rankings. Both Panama and Canada jumped up eight places apiece while Costa Rica moved up three spots.
2024 Copa America winners Argentina remained in the No. 1 spot while 2022 World Cup runners-up France stayed in the No. 2 place. Recent EURO winners Spain leapfrogged several nations into the No. 3 spot while England and Brazil rounded out the top-five.
Belgium, Netherlands, Portugal, Colombia, and Italy rounded out the Top 10 overall.
The USMNT’s 2024 schedule continues this September with a pair of home friendlies against Canada and New Zealand respectively.
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Author : Larry Henry Jr
Publish date : 2024-07-18 11:24:13
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