Nigeria Climbs Three Places in FIFA Rankings Despite World Cup Failure
Nigeria has moved up three places to 38th in the new FIFA rankings following recent matches. Despite not qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, Nigeria's performance in the playoffs helped them climb the rankings.
The Super Eagles now have 1,502 points, placing them fifth in Africa behind Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, and Algeria. Morocco leads the African nations in the rankings, sitting at 12th globally with 1,713.12 points.
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