Spain leads, U.S. rises in latest FIFA men's world ranking

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Spain maintained its top spot in the latest FIFA men's world rankings in advance of the 2026 World Cup, while the United States men's national team moved up two spots to overtake rival Mexico.

The United States' 5-1 thrashing of Uruguay at Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday, moved the team up two spots in the rankings to No. 14, while Mexico moved down a spot to No. 15.<