Super Eagles Slip to 44th in FIFA Rankings as Spain Regains Top Spot

The Super Eagles have dropped to 44th in the latest FIFA rankings, with Spain reclaiming the top spot. Despite remaining sixth in Africa, Nigeria's struggles in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers have led to a worrying trend.

Morocco sits atop the African rankings, with Nigeria's upcoming opponent, Benin Republic, climbing to 93rd. South Africa moved to 55th after a draw with Nigeria, while Zimbabwe dropped to 125th.

Spain now leads the women's rankings, overtaking the USA, and also reclaimed the top spot in the men's rankings for the first time since 2014, displacing Argentina to second place.