Herc Gomez describes USMNT's victory against Mexico as a turning point in their Gold Cup win. (1:19).Is there a power shift between Mexico and the USMNT (1:19).After their recent success in reaching the finals in the CONCACAF Nations League, and the Gold Cup, the United States and Mexico are now FIFA's top 10 ranked soccer teams.Mexico lost 1-0 to the United States in the Gold Cup final earlier in the month. Both teams' progress in that tournament has led to a remarkable rise in the official ranking.Review of the Gold Cup: How strong are the USMNT's?Carlisle's Gold Cup win will be remembered for a long timeGregg Berhalter's team, FIFA placed 10th, an increase of 10 spots. They won six of the six games in Gold Cup. They conceded only one goal. In CONCACAF Nations League they won five of six games.The World Ranking ranking will play a key role in next year's World Cup. It will also be used to determine the draw pots for finals. The U.S. has a chance to be seeded and receive a favorable draw if they can stay within the top 10.The USMNT celebrating their win of the Gold Cup FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFPThis is the first time the USMNT has been in the top 10 since 2006 World Cup.Mexico, which lost the CONCACAF Nations League final and the Gold Cup to America, is now one spot higher. They have risen eight places. This is their highest ranking FIFA 10 team since 2006, and it's their first appearance in the top 10.Belgium remains at the top despite being eliminated in the quarterfinals of Euro 2020. Italy, the tournament winner, moves into the top five while England, who were beaten, are fourth. Copa America winners Argentina rank sixth, while beaten finalists Brazil are in second place.It's the first FIFA ranking in 348 matches, which includes Euro 2020, Copa America and Gold Cup, as well as qualifiers for 2022 World Cup.September 16th will see the publication of the next rankings.
