The Canadian men’s national soccer team has advanced in the FIFA world rankings, climbing two positions to reach No. 26 in the latest update. Their ascent began when Jesse Marsch assumed coaching duties in May 2024, with Canada placed at 49th. Since then, the team has steadily improved, surpassing their previous highest ranking of No. 33 achieved under former coach John Herdman in February 2022 during a successful World Cup qualifying campaign.
Throughout 2024, Canada maintained its upward trajectory, finishing the year at No. 31. Subsequently, they achieved milestones by reaching No. 30 in April and No. 28 in July. Currently, the Canadian team sits between Australia and Turkey in the rankings after securing victories against Romania (No. 51, down three) and Wales (No. 30, up one) in the September FIFA window.
Looking ahead, Canada is set to face Australia (No. 25, down one) and Colombia (No. 13, up one) in upcoming matches. In the broader rankings, Spain has claimed the top spot for the first time since June 2014, displacing Germany from the top 10. France has moved up to second place, while Argentina has slipped to third. England, Portugal, and Brazil maintain their positions in the top five, with Germany dropping to 12th after a World Cup qualifying loss to Slovakia.
Morocco has surged to No. 11 after a string of impressive performances, edging closer to the top 10. In the CONCACAF region, Mexico holds the 14th spot, followed by the United States at 16th and Canada at 26th. Several nations have seen notable shifts in the rankings, including The Gambia, Madagascar, Paraguay, Uganda, Libya, Suriname, and the Faroe Islands moving up, while Zimbabwe has dropped nine places to No. 125.
