Live FIFA ranking: which are the 10 best African national teams in October 2026?

The results of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers and the latest international matches have led to several changes in the FIFA ranking of African national teams.

Morocco remain at the top of the African ranking, despite dropping to 7th place in the world after their 1-1 draw against Mali on Sunday evening in a friendly in Tangier.

Behind the Atlas Lions, Senegal occupy second place in Africa, ahead of Egypt, Algeria and Côte d’Ivoire. Nigeria, DR Congo, Cameroon, Mali and Tunisia complete the Top 10.

Mali are among the biggest movers in this update. After their draw against Morocco, the Eagles have provisionally climbed 7 places to reach 46th in the world, with 1,474.14 points.

South Africa have also made significant progress. Thanks to their victory over Egypt, Bafana Bafana have climbed 6 places and now sit 48th in the world, with 1,468.88 points.

The live FIFA ranking could still change over the coming days with the end of the international window and the continuation of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers.

Ranking of the 10 best African national teams

Here is the live FIFA ranking of the ten best African national teams:

1. Morocco — 7th place — 1,805.34 points
2. Senegal — 18th place — 1,647.35 points
3. Egypt — 25th place — 1,585.86 points
4. Algeria — 28th place — 1,572.99 points
5. Côte d’Ivoire — 29th place — 1,569.32 points
6. Nigeria — 31st place — 1,568.27 points
7. Democratic Republic of the Congo — 39th place — 1,506.37 points
8. Cameroon — 43rd place — 1,485.30 points
9. Mali — 46th place — 1,474.14 points

10. Tunisia — 61st place — 1,415.38 points

FIFA ranking: the new provisional African top 10!

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