Morocco Matches Nigeria's Historic FIFA Ranking Peak
Morocco has climbed to fifth place in the latest live FIFA men’s world ranking, equaling the highest position ever achieved by an African national team, a record previously set by Nigeria in 1994. This advancement occurred after Brazil was held to a 1-1 draw by Australia in an international friendly, resulting in Brazil losing ranking points and allowing Morocco to move ahead.
Although this ranking is currently unofficial, it reflects Morocco's significant progress, particularly following their historic run to the 2022 FIFA World Cup semi-finals in Qatar. Morocco's previous highest ranking was sixth, established in July 2026.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria achieved their peak ranking in 1994, coinciding with their Africa Cup of Nations victory and World Cup debut. FIFA's next official ranking update is scheduled for October 7, 2026.
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