FIFA rankings experience shift as Super Eagles slide; Spain regains top position globally
FIFA World Rankings Update: Shuffles and Surges
In the latest FIFA World Rankings, there have been some significant shifts and surprises. Here's a round-up of the key movements in the men's and women's rankings.
Men's Rankings
- France has climbed to the second position, just a step behind Brazil, which has dropped to sixth place. Argentina, which previously held the second position, has slipped to third.
- Morocco is the top-ranked team in Africa, sitting at 11th globally, while Senegal, Egypt, Algeria, Côte d'Ivoire, and the Benin Republic complete the African top five. Croatia has reached ninth place, and Portugal has climbed into fifth.
- Slovakia has surged 10 places to 42nd, thanks to consecutive qualifying wins, while Germany has tumbled to 12th following a shock loss to Slovakia.
- Zimbabwe has suffered a setback, dropping nine places to 125th position. On the other hand, Kosovo has reached a historic milestone by moving to 91st place. South Africa, a previous opponent of the Super Eagles, has moved up to 55th position.
- The Gambia, Madagascar, Uganda, Libya, Suriname, and the Faroe Islands have each jumped at least five places.
Women's Rankings
- Spain has reclaimed the top position in the women's rankings for the first time since 2014, overtaking the USA. On the women's side, the Super Falcons have held their position as the 36th best team in the world.
- Canada, one of the co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup, has climbed to 26th place.
African Teams in the FIFA World Rankings
- The Super Eagles have slipped one place in the FIFA World Rankings, now at 45th position globally. They remain sixth in Africa despite their struggles in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
These changes reflect the ongoing dynamic nature of international football, with teams constantly vying for positions and striving for improvement. The next few months will undoubtedly bring more twists and turns as teams continue their preparations for major tournaments.
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