Sports publication The Athletic, affiliated with The New York Times, has released a revised ranking of the 48 participating nations at the FIFA World Cup following the elimination of the United States on day 26 of the tournament.

According to GoogleNewsEN, the analysis examines the implications of the early exit of the United States national team on the standing of the remaining top contenders in the competition. The re-ranking focuses specifically on the top ten nations and is based on performances recorded through the 26th matchday.

The Athletic’s ranking methodology incorporates a range of sporting criteria, including match results, style of play, and the relative strength of opposition faced. The full ranking and the criteria applied are detailed within the original publication.

The departure of the United States, one of the tournament’s co-host nations and among its most closely followed participants, has, according to GoogleNewsEN, produced a notable shift in the composition of the top ten, with other nations advancing in the revised order.

The Athletic could not be reached for comment beyond the contents of the published article.