New FIFA ranking: Algeria is climbing at full speed!

New FIFA ranking: Algeria surges ahead

Africa 17 October 2025 at 07:38

The new FIFA ranking for October has just been released, and it highlights the remarkable progress made by the Algerian national team. Riding a wave of positive momentum in recent weeks, Vladimir Petkovic’s men have delivered an almost flawless run in their last four outings: three wins and a draw. The latest international break confirmed their upward trajectory, with two crucial victories—first against Somalia (3-0) in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, then over Uganda (2-1), thanks to a decisive brace from Mohamed Amoura.

Global progress, continental stability

These results have had a direct impact on the FIFA rankings: Algeria moves up three spots to now occupy 35th place in the world. This significant leap reflects the Fennecs’ renewed consistency and the effectiveness of Petkovic’s project. However, on the continental stage, the team remains steady at 4th place in Africa, behind Morocco, Senegal, and Egypt. This position underscores both the competitiveness of African football and Algeria’s ambitions as they look to continue their rise ahead of AFCON 2025 and the 2026 World Cup.