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Canadian men’s soccer team reach highest FIFA ranking at 31

Nov 29, 2024 | Sports

November 29, 2024

The Canadian men’s soccer team will close 2024 at a historic FIFA ranking of No. 31, the highest position in the team’s history. This surpasses their previous best of No. 33 in February 2022 under then-coach John Herdman, a peak achieved after a standout performance in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying.

The rise to No. 31 reflects a significant climb from their lowest point at No. 122 in October 2014 and their starting position at No. 48 at the beginning of 2024. Since Jesse Marsch took over as head coach in mid-May, Canada has steadily improved in the rankings, moving from No. 49 to their current position. This latest jump follows two CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal wins over Suriname earlier this month.

In the global top 10, Argentina remains No. 1, followed by France, Spain, England, and Brazil. Among CONCACAF nations, the United States leads at No. 16, with Mexico at No. 19 and Canada third in the region. Canada is slated to face Mexico in the Nations League semifinals in March 2025 in Inglewood, California.

The Canadian men’s team finishes the year on a strong note, with a three-game winning streak, a five-game unbeaten run (4-0-1), and a 6-3-5 overall record. Highlights of 2024 included a Copa América third-place game against Uruguay and a penalty shootout win over Venezuela.

Other notable movements in the rankings include Romania (up five spots to No. 38), Scotland (up six to No. 45), and Niger (up nine to No. 122). Conversely, Nigeria dropped eight places to No. 44, while Congo and Sierra Leone also saw declines. The Canadian women’s team currently holds the No. 6 spot in FIFA’s rankings.

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