Grenada make giant leap in FIFA rankings
ZURICH, Switzerland (CMC) — Grenada has emerged as the most improved team in the latest FIFA rankings.
The Spice Boyz, crowned Windward Islands Football champions last month, climbed 20 spots to 121 in the global rankings and 16 in the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Football (CONCACAF).
The movement is owed in part to the two victories in the Windward Islands Football Association (WIFA) Tournament in St Vincent.
Grenada defeated the host 1-0 and St Lucia 2-1 to win the three-team tournament following the withdrawal of Dominica after the tragic death of the coach and a player a few days before the kick-off.
St Vincent had the biggest drop in points (35) and ranks (10) to 131.
Mexico remain leaders in CONCACAF and 16 in the world, followed by the United States 29, Panama 38, Costa Rica 48 and Honduras rounding off the top 50.
Jamaica, ranked 53rd and sixth in CONCACAF, is the top team from the Caribbean Football Union (CFU).
