Panamas soccer team up 11 spots in world rankings

PANAMA’S soccer team which beat Mexico in the Concacafe Gold Cup semifinal, has climbed 11 places in FIFA’S world rankings.

The boys in red now sit at # 40

The United States soccer team which won the cup, defeating Panama 1-0 in the final has climbed three places to number 18 its best position in the FIFA rankings wince March 2011.

The Americans are now the top team from Concacaf, one spot ahead of Mexico.
Spain remains as the world leader, followed by Germany and Colombia. Brazil remained in the ninth position after winning the Confederations Cup.