FIFA Rankings: Senegal’s Decline and Morocco's Rise
In the latest FIFA rankings released after the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup, Senegal has experienced a significant setback, dropping three places to land at 18th in the world. This decline follows their untimely exit in the round of 16 during the tournament, where they faced three defeats against formidable opponents such as France and Belgium, and managed only a single victory over Iraq with a decisive score of 5-0. Despite this drop, Senegal remains firmly positioned within the top 20 teams globally and retains its status as the second-best team in Africa, trailing only Morocco.
The new global hierarchy reflects substantial changes resulting from the World Cup, with Spain claiming the top spot after their stunning victory against Argentina in the finals, thereby dethroning the South American champions. Spain's points tally stands at 1995.88, placing them ahead of Argentina, which has now slipped to second place. France holds steady in third position, while England has made a notable leap to fourth after an impressive World Cup performance. Brazil rounds out the top five teams in the FIFA rankings.
On the African side, Morocco has emerged as the continent's standout team, climbing to 6th place globally following their historic run in the World Cup, which saw them reach the quarter-finals after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over the Netherlands. This advancement positions Morocco closer to the record for African teams, previously held by Nigeria, which achieved a 5th place ranking in 1994, marking the highest placement ever for an African nation. Egypt has also made notable progress, moving up five spots to 24th place due to their commendable performance in the tournament.
The updated rankings for African nations reflect the following: Morocco at 6th (+2), Senegal at 18th (-4), Egypt at 24th (+5), Nigeria at 26th (+0), Algeria at 29th (-1), and Ivory Coast at 31st (+3), among others. Meanwhile, Tunisia has seen a substantial decline, dropping twelve spots to 57th place.
As reported by wiwsport.com.
