Canada falls to 53rd in FIFA men's rankings following World Cup

Sportsnet Staff @SportsnetDecember 22, 2022 - 9:03am

Canada forward Jonathan David (20) reacts after a missed shot on net during second half group F World Cup soccer action against Croatia at the Khalifa International Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar on Sunday, November 27, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

After three losses at the 2022 World Cup, the Canadian men's national soccer team has dropped below the top 50 in the FIFA rankings.

Canada dropped the farthest of all World Cup teams in the rankings, falling 12 places to 53rd after starting the tournament in 41st place.

World Cup host Qatar dropped from 50th to 60th.

Despite winning it all on Sunday, Argentina will not start the year as the world No. 1 as Brazil retained the top spot in the FIFA rankings.

Elsewhere in Concacaf, the United States became the top nation in the confederation. The Americans surpassed Mexico at 13th, while El Tri slumps to No. 15.

The Top 10 is as follows:

1. Brazil
2. Argentina
3. France
4. Belgium
5. England
6. Netherlands
7. Croatia
8. Italy
9. Portugal
10. Spain

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