FIFA ranking: The new African Top 10 ahead of the 2026 World Cup

FIFA ranking: Africa's hierarchy before the World Cup

Africa Today at 09:15

FIFA has released its latest world ranking. Here are the top ten African nations ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

With just hours to go before the kickoff of the 2026 World Cup, FIFA has unveiled its latest update to the global rankings. Across the African continent, several teams have solidified their status, while others are striving to close the gap and reach the summit as the tournament approaches.

The African Top 10 shapes up as follows:

1st in Africa (7th in the world): Morocco — 1755.10 points
2nd in Africa (15th in the world): Senegal — 1684.07 points
3rd in Africa (26th in the world): Nigeria — 1585.02 points
4th in Africa (28th in the world): Algeria — 1571.03 points
5th in Africa (29th in the world): Egypt — 1562.37 points
6th in Africa (33rd in the world): Côte d'Ivoire — 1540.87 points
7th in Africa (44th in the world): Cameroon — 1481.24 points
8th in Africa (45th in the world): Tunisia — 1476.41 points
9th in Africa (46th in the world): DR Congo — 1474.43 points
10th in Africa (55th in the world): Mali — 1455.59 points

This hierarchy serves as the final benchmark before the World Cup 2026 kicks off. However, the differences remain relatively narrow between several teams across the continent, setting the stage for an electrifying battle in the months ahead. Now, it all comes down to the pitch, where African nations will look to confirm their progress on the global stage.