Way to go USA!!! The United States was ranked #24 in the FIFA/Coca Cola World Rankings as recent as December, 2001 -- but the solid play since January has taken Coach Bruce Arena's squad 13 places higher to #11!!!
1) Brazil
2t) Argentina
2t) France
4) Spain
5) Germany
6) Mexico
7) Portugal
8) England
9) Colombia -- did not qualify for World Cup
10) Italy
11) UNITED STATES 12) Turkey
13) Denmark
14) Ireland Republic
15) Netherlands -- did not qualify for World Cup
16) Yugoslavia -- did not qualify for World Cup
17) Cameroon
18) Paraguay
19) Belgium
20) Sweden
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