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USA move up five places, Mexico into top 20 in FIFA rankings

The USA national team has moved inside the top 30-ranked teams according to FIFA.

Juergen Klinsmann's side lost 3-2 to Denmark and drew 1-1 with Switzerland last month which has allowed them to jump five places into 27 for April's rankings.

The move sees the US retain third spot in CONCACAF standings behind Costa Rica and Mexico.

El Tri pushed into the top 20, shifting from 21st to 18th, while los Ticos dropped two places to 15th and Panama jumped up to 53rd from 61st.

FIFA Top 10 rankings for April - CONCACAF *Number in brackets denotes world ranking

1. Costa Rica (15) 2. Mexico (18) 3. USA (27) 4. Panama (53) 5. Trinidad & Tobago (65)

6. Jamaica (75) 7. Honduras (76) 8. Haiti (79) 9. El Salvador (84) 10. Guatemala (90)

For the full FIFA rankings list, click here.

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