2023 has been a big year for international mens competition in Concacaf. From the United States taking the Nations League crown, to Mexico winning their ninth Gold Cup. 2024 is shaping up to be just as busy, with Nations League returning and Copa America landing on our shores. Let’s check out the final rankings headed into the new year.
1
Mexico
Mexico are the 2023 Gold Cup Winners and the top team in Concacaf according to Concacaf
2
United States
The US Men's National team land in the #2 spot for 2023 with a Nations League title to their name, but failing to reach the Gold Cup final, losing to Panama in the Semis
3
Panama
Panama had a strong year, reaching the 2023 Gold Cup final, knocking out the USA before losing to Mexico (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
4
Canada
Canada maintains the number 4 spot after struggling in last year's world cup, but making it to the Nation's League final in 2023
5
Costa Rica
Costa Rica lands in the number 5 slot, making it to the Quarter Finals in the Gold Cup.
6
Jamaica
This Jamaican team has the potential to be really good, with more players from England joining the squad.
They finished the year in the Gold Cup Semi-finals
7
Honduras
Honduras is always in the mix, but struggled to qualify for any of the significant knock out rounds in the year's two major competitions
8
Haiti
Haiti rounds out the number 8 spot. They're always a squad that plays with a lot of heart.
Foto: Imago7/Sebastian Laureano Miranda
9
Guatemala
Despite making an appearance in the Gold Cup Quarter-Finals, Guatemala lands in the number 9 spot.
10
Trinidad and Tobago
The Soca Warriors of Trinidad and Tobago struggled this year to get any traction, but their future is bright, which is why they landed in the number 10 spot.