Morocco's Rise in FIFA Rankings Amidst World Cup Surprises
In a significant turn of events during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Moroccan national football team has ascended to the sixth position in the FIFA world rankings. This remarkable achievement comes as a result of a surprising 1-1 draw between Portugal and the Democratic Republic of Congo, which took place during the group stage matches. The draw served as an unexpected boost for Morocco, allowing them to temporarily leapfrog Portugal in the rankings, which has now fallen to the seventh position. Currently, Morocco boasts a total of 1755.62 points, slightly ahead of Portugal, which has 1755.09 points, marking a narrow margin of just 0.53 points between the two teams.
Prior to this development, Morocco had entered the World Cup holding the seventh spot in the world rankings as per the latest official release from FIFA. Their recent performance, including a notable draw against Brazil, has contributed to their elevated standing. As the tournament progresses, Morocco will be looking to maintain their momentum, with upcoming matches against Scotland and Haiti on the horizon. With aspirations to secure further positive results, they aim to solidify their position within the elite ranks of international football.
As the leading African team in the FIFA rankings, Moroccan fans are eager to see how their squad performs in the remaining matches of the group stage, hoping for continued success that could enhance their global standing even further. The anticipation is building as Morocco prepares to showcase their skills on the world stage, amidst the excitement and unpredictability of the World Cup.
As reported by youm7.com.
