WASHINGTON, DC (Dec 17, 2008) USSoccerPlayers -- The United States moved up two slots to 22nd in the December FIFA Rankings, released today. The US gained 19 rankings points in a rankings period when they beat Guatemala in World Cup Qualifying.
Mexico fell a slot to 26th, losing 16 rankings points. They lost a World Cup Qualifier to Honduras and beat Ecuador in a friendly during the rankings period.