Morocco achieves highest FIFA ranking in its history

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Mohamed Rek

News Editor

02.06.26 FT Friendly International

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The Moroccan national football team has made history by reaching 7th place in the FIFA world rankings, marking the highest position ever achieved by the Atlas Lions.

This impressive climb was propelled by Morocco’s commanding victory over Madagascar (4-0), coupled with the surprising defeat of the Netherlands by Algeria (0-1). These results allowed Mohamed Ouahbi's men to solidify their place among the world's footballing elite.

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With a total of 1,756.94 points, Morocco now holds the 7th spot globally. Their convincing win against Madagascar added 1.07 points to their tally, further consolidating their presence in the world’s top 10.

The Atlas Lions also remain the highest-ranked African nation, ahead of Senegal (14th globally), Nigeria (25th), Algeria (28th), and Egypt (29th).

As a reminder, Morocco will kick off its 2026 World Cup campaign with a blockbuster clash against Brazil on June 13. The Moroccans will then face Scotland on June 19, before rounding off the group stage against Haiti on June 24.

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