The FIFA rankings released this Thursday once again confirm Morocco’s dominance in African football. The Atlas Lions maintain their status as the top nation on the continent and remain among the best teams in the world. Behind them, Senegal holds strong in second place in Africa despite a disappointing 2026 World Cup. The Teranga Lions keep a privileged position in the continental hierarchy, but their main goal now will be to quickly return to the global Top 15 in the upcoming ranking updates.
Senegal currently sits at 18th in the world with a total of 1,653.43 points. Despite their early exit from the World Cup, the Senegalese team retains its status as Morocco’s closest rival in Africa. This stability rewards the consistency shown by the Lions over the past few years on the international stage. The challenge now is to regain positive momentum to climb several spots in the next fixtures, especially with the World Cup qualifiers and the AFCON ahead.
Morocco continues to impress. The 2022 World Cup semi-finalists confirm their progress by remaining the best African team and occupying a remarkable 6th place in the world with 1,803.99 points. This performance highlights the work done by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation and the consistency shown by the Atlas Lions, who have become a true reference for other African nations.
Behind this duo, the competition remains fierce. Nigeria climbs onto the African podium with a 26th place in the world, ahead of Algeria, ranked 29th, and Ivory Coast, 31st globally. Egypt, despite being better ranked globally at 24th, is listed as the sixth African nation according to the published data. The Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Mali, and South Africa complete the continental Top 10, showcasing the depth of African football.
Further down the rankings, Tunisia remains in the African Top 15, holding the 57th place in the world. Burkina Faso continues its rise with a 62nd position, just ahead of Cape Verde at 64th. Ghana is ranked 65th, while Guinea rounds out the African Top 15 at 81st in the world. These teams will keep fighting to improve their standings in the upcoming international windows.
Top 15 African Teams in the FIFA Rankings
| Africa Rank | Team | World Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morocco | 6th |
| 2 | Senegal | 18th |
| 3 | Nigeria | 26th |
| 4 | Algeria | 29th |
| 5 | Ivory Coast | 31st |
| 6 | Egypt | 24th |
| 7 | DR Congo | 41st |
| 8 | Cameroon | 43rd |
| 9 | Mali | 53rd |
| 10 | South Africa | 54th |
| 11 | Tunisia | 57th |
| 12 | Burkina Faso | 62nd |
| 13 | Cape Verde | 64th |
| 14 | Ghana | 65th |
| 15 | Guinea | 81st |
On a global level, the hierarchy remains stable. Argentina retains the top spot in the FIFA rankings, followed by Spain and France, who complete the world podium. For Senegal, the coming months will be crucial. The Teranga Lions must confirm their status as the second-best African team, close the gap with Morocco, and, most importantly, regain a spot among the fifteen best nations in the world. The next FIFA ranking update, expected after the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup, will measure the initial effects of recent international results and see if the current balances will shift.
🚨 FIFA Ranking: DRC has gained a few places!
🌎 41st in the world
🌍 7th in Africa1. 🇲🇦 Morocco 6th
2. 🇸🇳 Senegal 18th
3. 🇪🇬 Egypt 24th
4. 🇳🇬 Nigeria 26th
5. 🇩🇿 Algeria 29th
6. 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast 31st
7. 🇨🇩 DR Congo 41st
8. 🇨🇲 Cameroon 43rd
9. 🇲🇱 Mali 53rd
10. 🇿🇦 South Africa 54th… pic.twitter.com/0K6JmGqeE0🚨 MOROCCO FINISHES THE WORLD CUP IN 6TH PLACE IN THE FIFA RANKINGS! 🇲🇦❤️ pic.twitter.com/yzh0cb1isf
