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FIFA Ranking: Senegal Drops After World Cup

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FIFA Ranking: Senegal Drops After World Cup

The release of the new FIFA rankings following the 2026 World Cup brings bad news for Senegalese football. The Lions of Teranga have dropped three places and now sit at 18th in the world, leaving the Top 15 they had been part of in recent years. This decline reflects the challenges faced by the team during the World Cup held in North America and serves as a reminder that the level of competition remains extremely high on the international stage. While several nations benefit from their strong campaigns to rise in the rankings, Senegal sees its position weaken.

The performance of Pape Thiaw’s men did not meet expectations. Despite having an experienced squad with many players in top European leagues, the Lions failed to advance as hoped. This underperformance has had a direct impact on their FIFA coefficient. For a team used to being among the best African nations and regularly in the world’s Top 15, this drop is a wake-up call ahead of upcoming international competitions.

FIFA Ranking: Senegal drops after the 2026 World Cup

At the same time, Morocco continues its impressive rise. The Atlas Lions, who had an excellent run to the quarter-finals, gain a place and now sit in sixth position globally. This performance confirms their status as the best African team at the moment and highlights the consistency shown by Moroccans on the international stage for several years.

At the top of the rankings, Spain’s victory over Argentina in the final shakes up the global hierarchy. La Roja regains the top spot while the Albiceleste drops to second despite reaching the final. France holds onto third place after making it to the semi-finals. England remains in fourth, and Brazil climbs to fifth, benefiting from a strong tournament. Portugal falls two spots, while Belgium and the Netherlands simply swap places. Mexico also sees a significant rise, breaking into the Top 10 thanks to a convincing performance on home soil.

Top 20 FIFA Rankings After the 2026 World Cup

Rank Nation Change
1 🇪🇸 Spain ⬆️ +1
2 🇦🇷 Argentina ⬇️ -1
3 🇫🇷 France ➖ =
4 🏴 England ➖ =
5 🇧🇷 Brazil ⬆️ +1
6 🇲🇦 Morocco ⬆️ +1
7 🇵🇹 Portugal ⬇️ -2
8 🇧🇪 Belgium ⬆️ +1
9 🇳🇱 Netherlands ⬇️ -1
10 🇲🇽 Mexico ⬆️ +4
11 🇨🇴 Colombia ⬆️ +2
12 🇩🇪 Germany ⬇️ -2
13 🇭🇷 Croatia ⬇️ -2
14 🇨🇭 Switzerland ⬆️ +5
15 🇮🇹 Italy ⬇️ -3
16 🇺🇸 United States ⬆️ +1
17 🇯🇵 Japan ⬆️ +1
18 🇸🇳 Senegal ⬇️ -3
19 🇳🇴 Norway ⬆️ +12
20 🇺🇾 Uruguay ⬇️ -4

Further down the rankings, several teams are fully capitalizing on their World Cup performances. Colombia continues to rise with two places gained, while Switzerland has one of the best performances, climbing five spots. In contrast, Germany, Croatia, and Italy fall after disappointing results. The biggest rise is from Norway, which gains twelve places to break into the Top 20, a remarkable achievement.

For Senegal, this drop should not be seen as just a statistic. It reflects the struggles faced during the World Cup and highlights the urgent need to regain positive momentum. Upcoming international matches will provide the chance to earn valuable points and reclaim a spot among the world’s best nations.

As the next Africa Cup of Nations approaches, along with the qualifiers for future competitions, the Lions of Teranga must show they can bounce back. With a talented squad and a new generation coming through, Senegal has what it takes to quickly return to the top of African football. But that will require convincing performances on the pitch, the only way to reclaim their spot in the global Top 15.