Morocco climbs to African’s all-time high in FIFA rankings

ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi

Morocco has achieved a historic milestone by climbing to an unprecedented sixth place in the live FIFA Men’s World Rankings during the 2026 World Cup group stage, cementing their position as Africa’s top football nation.

The Moroccan men’s national football team has secured a historic milestone, climbing to an unprecedented sixth place in the live FIFA World Rankings.

This remarkable ascent follows a stellar run of form and critical match results during the opening group stage of the 2026 World Cup, solidifying the Atlas Lions’ status as the undisputed top-ranked team on the African continent.

While recent rumors suggested Morocco had reached fifth to tie Nigeria’s legendary 1994 African record, official and live tournament data confirms they currently sit securely at a magnificent sixth.

They trail world leaders Argentina, Spain, France, England, and Portugal, but have remarkably leapfrogged traditional powerhouses like Brazil to reshape the global football elite.

Kehinde-Hassan Afolabi is a football journalist whose deep tactical understanding of the game makes him a standout, captivating audiences across print, audio, and video. His poetic background brings a unique rhythm and depth to his work, seamlessly transforming analysis into artistry. With a knack for narration and research, he captures the drama of the game beyond tactics and statistics, making each piece of his; a compelling blend of insight and storytelling.

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