Sports October 12 2026

Reggae Boyz, Haiti, Curacao rise in rankings

Updated 19 hours ago 1 min read

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Teenager Jahmarie Nolan goes on a run during his Reggae Boyz debut against El Salvador on Friday, October 2. Teenager Jahmarie Nolan goes on a run during his Reggae Boyz debut against El Salvador on Friday, October 2. Photo - Courtesy of JFF Media

MIAMI, United States (CMC):

Jamaica, Haiti and Curacao have risen in the recently released Concacaf Men’s National Team Rankings to be among the top 10 teams.

The three sides all improved following commendable performances in the ongoing Concacaf Nations League tournament.

Mexico still occupy the top spot following the Nations League and international friendlies during the September-October window.

After a series of friendlies for both sides, Mexico (2,097) remain in first place in the overall rankings, followed closely by the United States (1,877) in second place.

Canada (1,821), Panama (1,655), and Costa Rica (1,534) retained their spots at third, fourth, and fifth, respectively, to close out an unchanged top five.

Jamaica (1,530), who have moved up one spot to sixth, remain as the highest-ranked Caribbean team after booking a spot in the upcoming League A quarter-finals.

Meanwhile, Haiti (1,516) moved one place to seventh, with Curaçao (1,398), who also advanced to the Nations League Quarter-finals in League A, also moving up one spot into the top 10.

Honduras (1464) slipped two places to eighth, while Guatemala (1446) remained in ninth position.

Barbados were the biggest mover this past window, climbing up seven positions in the overall rankings to 28th after an impressive undefeated 3-1-0 record to win Group B and qualify for the Nations League B Championship.