Canadian men on the move, climb to No. 35 in latest FIFA world rankings

24.10.2024 - 16:05 cbc.ca

Canada continues its rise under coach Jesse Marsch, jumping three spots to No. 35 in the latest FIFA world rankings. The Canadian men were rewarded for their 2-1 win over Panama earlier this month in Toronto, moving past the Central American side into third place in CONCACAF behind No.

16 Mexico (up one in the new rankings) and the 18th-ranked U.S. (unchanged). Panama fell two spots to No. 39. The Canadians are sandwiched between Russia and Nigeria.

Canada was ranked 49th in the world when Marsch took over in mid-May. Since then, the team has climbed to No. 48, 40, No. 38 and now 35.

Canada has been as high as No. 33 in the men's ranking, achieved in February 2022 under John Herdman with Canada, named the "Most Improved Side" in 2021 by FIFA, turning heads with an unbeaten run in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying.

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