Mauricio Pochettino's side did not drop in the latest rankings after back-to-back losses to Panama and Canada

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USMNT remain at No. 16 in the rankingsFIFA coefficient increased thanks to January camp winsArgentina remain top after locking up World Cup qualificationFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱FIFAWHAT HAPPENED?

The U.S. men's national team held steady at No. 16 in the latest iteration of FIFA's worldwide rankings despite losing back-to-back games in Pochettino's first competitive fixtures in charge.

Their coefficient increased narrowly – largely thanks to their form in January camp, when Pochettino's side won two on the bounce.

Mexico moved up two spots to No. 17 after lifting the CONCACAF Nations League title, while runners-up Panama also climbed three spots to No. 33. After defeating the USMNT in the third-place match, Canada moved up one spot to No. 30, their highest-ever ranking. 

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FIFA ranks its teams multiple times per year – although the exact cadence varies based on match regularity and major tournament schedules. The USMNT have been on a steady decline over the past 15 months, dropping from 11th to as low as 18th following their Copa America disappointment in 2024.

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Argentina remained top of the rankings – where they have sat since April 2023. Their ascendancy was bolstered by the 2022 World Cup win and ensuing Copa America victory 18 months later.

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The next FIFA rankings are set to be released in July. Before then, the U.S. will play a duo of friendlies against Turkey and Switzerland, before hoping to defend their Gold Cup crown on home soil.