The U.S. males’s nationwide staff has moved up two spots within the second FIFA Rankings of 2023.

The Individuals jumped to No. 11, sitting simply outdoors of the Prime 10, the federation introduced Thursday. B.J. Callaghan’s squad not too long ago lifted the Concacaf Nations League title for the second-consecutive version following victories over Mexico and Canada earlier this June.

The Individuals have additionally kickstarted their Gold Cup protection with a 1-1 draw vs. Jamaica and a 6-0 victory over Saint Kitts and Nevis. Trinidad & Tobago will oppose the USMNT in its last Group A match on Sunday earlier than a possible knockout spherical berth.

The USMNT and Mexico remained No. 1 and No. 2 respectively amongst Concacaf nations whereas Costa Rica sits third regardless of dropping to No. 42 general amongst all nationwide groups. Canada, Panama, and Jamaica spherical out the top-six by way of Concacaf nations.

2022 FIFA World Cup winners Argentina remained within the No. 1 spot whereas France and Brazil additionally retained their respective locations within the Prime Three. England leapfrogged Belgium into No. 4 whereas UEFA Nations League Finalists Croatia moved as much as No. 6 forward of the Netherlands.

Spots No. 8 – No. 10 remained the identical with Italy, Portugal, and Spain rounding out the Prime 10 locations.

The USMNT already has a busy fall schedule lined up with September friendlies towards Uzbekistan and Oman earlier than October showdowns with Germany and Ghana on residence soil.