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USA Moves Up One Spot In FIFA Rankings
Jul 15, 2010 5:21:00 PM
The reward for a positive World Cup showing is the boost of one spot in the FIFA World Rankings for the United States.
The Americans jumped up to 13th overall, tied with Serbia, in FIFA's rankings.
Pitted in a group with England, Algeria, and Slovenia, the U.S. finished top of the group thanks to an opening draw with England and an injury time winner over Algeria in the last game of group play. In the knockout rounds, the U.S. took Ghana too extra time before losing.
Rather than a spectacular World Cup, it was a satisfactory one. Likewise, the nudge up the rankings is a small increase rather than a lunge.
Official FIFA Rankings
1. Spain
2. Netherlands
3. Brazil
4. Germany
5. Argentina
6. Uruguay
7. England
8. Portugal
9. Egypt
10. Chile
11. Italy
12. Greece
13. USA
13. Serbia
15. Croatia
16. Paraguay
17. Russia
18. Switzerland
19. Slovenia
20. Australia
Visit the U.S. national team page on Goal.com for more and join Goal.com USA's Facebook fan page!
The Americans jumped up to 13th overall, tied with Serbia, in FIFA's rankings.
Pitted in a group with England, Algeria, and Slovenia, the U.S. finished top of the group thanks to an opening draw with England and an injury time winner over Algeria in the last game of group play. In the knockout rounds, the U.S. took Ghana too extra time before losing.
Rather than a spectacular World Cup, it was a satisfactory one. Likewise, the nudge up the rankings is a small increase rather than a lunge.
Official FIFA Rankings
1. Spain
2. Netherlands
3. Brazil
4. Germany
5. Argentina
6. Uruguay
7. England
8. Portugal
9. Egypt
10. Chile
11. Italy
12. Greece
13. USA
13. Serbia
15. Croatia
16. Paraguay
17. Russia
18. Switzerland
19. Slovenia
20. Australia
Visit the U.S. national team page on Goal.com for more and join Goal.com USA's Facebook fan page!
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