The Moroccan Football Federation has officially announced that the national team has ascended to the 7th position in the latest FIFA World Rankings, marking a historic achievement as it is the first time the team has secured such a high rank. This commendable advancement was highlighted in an official statement released by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, which emphasized that this ranking represents the pinnacle of success in the history of the "Atlas Lions" within the FIFA global classification.
Unprecedented Achievement for Moroccan Football
The statement, issued following the announcement of FIFA's rankings on Wednesday, recognized this elevation as an unprecedented achievement that reflects the significant development Moroccan football has experienced in recent years. The federation noted that the new ranking clearly demonstrates the prestigious position Morocco has attained on the international football stage, thanks to a series of positive results achieved by the national team.
With a total of 1756.94 points, Morocco continues to establish its dominance as the leading team in Africa, comfortably surpassing its continental competitors. For context, Senegal ranks 14th globally, Nigeria is 25th, Algeria stands at 28th, and Egypt follows closely at 29th. In the Arab world, the "Atlas Lions" maintain their leadership position, outpacing Algeria and Egypt, along with Tunisia, which is ranked 46th globally, and Qatar at 55th.
At the top of the global rankings, France holds the number one spot, followed by Spain, Argentina, England, Portugal, and Brazil in succession. This competitive landscape highlights the growing talent and performance levels across international football.
Upcoming Challenges for Morocco
Currently, the Moroccan national team is preparing for a crucial friendly match against Norway on June 7th, which will take place at Red Bull Arena in New Jersey, USA. This match is part of their final preparations leading up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to kick off on June 11th. Morocco's official journey in the World Cup will commence with a highly anticipated encounter against Brazil on June 14th, as part of Group C, which also includes Scotland and Haiti.
As reported by aljazeera.net.
