Grenada has surged up the FIFA/Coca-Cola Menโs World Ranking, climbing seven places to reach 167th globally, according to the latest rankings released by FIFA on July 9, 2025.
This marks Grenadaโs highest FIFA ranking since September 16, 2021, when the country was lastย placed at 167 or better signalling a return to form and international competitiveness for the nationalย team.
President of the Grenada Football Association (GFA), Mr. Marlon Glean, welcomed the news as aย validation of the ongoing work to strengthen Grenadian football at every level.
โThis improvement in our FIFA ranking is not accidental. It is the result of strategic investment inย our players, increased international exposure, and a renewed focus on year-round preparation forย our national teams,โ said President Glean. โWe still have a long way to go, but this movementย reminds us that Grenada is capable of climbing and staying higher.โ
The ranking boost follows a series of promising performances in competitive matches, includingย Grenadaโs recent FIFA World Cup Qualifying matches against The Bahamas and St Kitts and Nevisย respectively. This trajectory is further consolidated by the Associationโs broader commitment toย technical development, grassroots expansion, and club competitive reform.
Under Gleanโs leadership, the GFA has implemented a number of transformative initiatives,
including:
- Year-round preparation of 10 national teams
- The return of a structured womenโs league
- The Summer of Soccer youth program and National Grassroots program targeting over 5,000ย children
- Club support programs totalling over XCD $700,000
- International collaboration and match opportunities, such as Grenada vs. Russia
This improved ranking also comes ahead of key upcoming fixtures, serving as both motivationย and momentum for Team Grenada.
โThis is just the beginning. Our goal is not simply to climb the rankings, but to build a footballย system that is respected, competitive, and sustainable,โ Glean added.
The GFA extends its congratulations to the technical staff, players, and all stakeholders whoseย efforts contributed to this achievement and reaffirms its commitment to the continued growth andย global recognition of Grenadian football.
