The Moroccan national football team has achieved a significant milestone by temporarily securing the fifth position in the FIFA World Rankings, surpassing the Brazilian team. This remarkable accomplishment for the Atlas Lions places them just one step away from holding the highest ranking ever achieved by an African national team.
This advancement comes in light of Brazil's recent performance, where they faced Australia in a friendly match, resulting in a 1-1 draw. This outcome caused Brazil to lose 2.02 points, bringing their total down to 1802.90 points and pushing them into the sixth position globally.
In contrast, Morocco has ascended to the fifth spot with a score of 1803.99 points, benefiting from Brazil's decline, as published in the provisional rankings on FIFA's official website. This achievement not only reflects the team's hard work and dedication but also showcases their potential on the world stage.
The Atlas Lions have an opportunity to solidify their fifth-place standing when they host Gabon on the evening of September 25, as they kick off their journey in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. This match marks their first appearance since the 2026 World Cup, generating excitement among fans and players alike.
With this progress, Morocco has matched Nigeria's historic achievement of reaching the fifth place in the global rankings in April 1994, which remains the best ranking for an African team in FIFA's history. Nigeria attained this status following their triumph in the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations and continued to shine in the same year's World Cup in the United States, reaching the Round of 16.
The official and final FIFA world ranking is set to be announced on October 7, following the conclusion of the current international break.
As reported by aljazeera.net.
