On June 20, 2026, FIFA released its latest update of the world rankings for national teams. This update confirms the dominance of the major powers in international football while revealing some shifts within the Top 20. For Senegal, the trend is slightly negative as the Lions of Teranga drop one spot and now sit at 16th in the world with a total of 1667.66 points.
While this drop may seem concerning at first glance, it remains relatively limited in an extremely tight hierarchy. The point gaps between several teams in the Top 20 are small, meaning a win or a poor performance in the upcoming international matches could quickly change the established order. Senegal maintains its status among the best nations on the planet but sees several competitors closing in dangerously.
FIFA Ranking: Senegal drops to 16th in the world, Morocco remains in the Top 10
Among them is Japan, now ranked 17th in the world with 1665.94 points. The Asian team is less than two points behind the Lions and confirms its steady progress in recent years. This growing pressure illustrates the evolution of world football, where Asian nations are gradually closing the gap with traditionally dominant teams from Europe, South America, and Africa.
At the top of the rankings, Argentina retains its position as the world number one with 1889.06 points. However, the world champions are under direct threat from France, second with 1887.11 points. The gap between the two nations is tiny and reflects an intense battle for the top spot. Spain completes the podium with 1856.03 points, ahead of England and Brazil, who remain firmly among the best teams in the world.
The great satisfaction for the African continent remains Morocco. The Atlas Lions continue their impressive rise and now occupy 6th place in the world with 1769.98 points. This performance confirms the consistency of the Moroccan team at the highest level and its status as a benchmark in African football. Morocco surpasses several historic nations like Portugal, the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium.
For Senegal, the goal now will be to regain positive momentum in the upcoming international fixtures to climb back up the rankings and solidify its position among the global elite. Despite this slight drop, the Lions remain one of the most respected teams on the African continent and are capable of aiming for a return to the Top 15 in the coming months.
FIFA Ranking – Top 20 in the world (June 20, 2026)
| Rank | Nation | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina | 1889.06 |
| 2 | France | 1887.11 |
| 3 | Spain | 1856.03 |
| 4 | England | 1847.68 |
| 5 | Brazil | 1772.01 |
| 6 | Morocco | 1769.98 |
| 7 | Portugal | 1755.09 |
| 8 | Netherlands | 1749.20 |
| 9 | Germany | 1743.54 |
| 10 | Belgium | 1733.93 |
| 11 | Mexico | 1721.78 |
| 12 | Colombia | 1712.60 |
| 13 | United States | 1709.59 |
| 14 | Italy | 1704.73 |
| 15 | Croatia | 1695.21 |
| 16 | Senegal | 1667.66 |
| 17 | Japan | 1665.94 |
| 18 | Uruguay | 1661.95 |
| 19 | Switzerland | 1654.94 |
| 20 | Denmark | 1619.47 |
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