FIFA’s latest rankings have unveiled the top 20 African football teams, with Morocco claiming the prestigious position of being the highest-ranked African team globally. In the overall global rankings, Morocco secures the 13th spot, just behind football powerhouses like Argentina, France, Brazil, England, Belgium, Portugal, Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Croatia, USA, and Mexico.
Morocco’s strong performance has earned them 1658.49 unit points, placing them only 5.45 points behind Mexico, who sit at the 12th position.
Morocco Ranks Highest in Africa, Fifa Latest Ranking As Of October
FIFA employs a complex points calculation formula, which was revised in September 2023, to determine these rankings. The rankings are determined based on the total points earned by teams in competitive matches over a specified period. Consequently, a higher-ranked team has demonstrated a consistently strong performance in recent matches compared to its lower-ranked counterparts.
The champions of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Senegal, hold the second spot in Africa and are placed 20th worldwide with 1600.82 unit points. Tunisia follows closely as the third-best team in Africa, positioned at 32nd globally with 1516.14 points. Algeria, the North African neighbor, stands at 33rd in the world rankings with 1512.9 unit points, just behind Tunisia.
Egypt secures the fifth position among Africa’s top football teams, accumulating 1511.95 points, and is ranked 35th globally. Nigeria occupies the sixth spot in the African rankings and stands 40th globally with 1490.48 points.
The rankings extend further, encompassing teams across the continent, with Rwanda at 140th place, Burundi at 142nd, and Ethiopia at 143rd. Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) claims the 146th position, followed by Botswana at 148th, Liberia at 151st, Lesotho at 153rd, and South Sudan at 167th. Mauritius holds the 177th spot, while Chad is positioned at 179th, and Sao Tome and Principe ranks 186th. Djibouti follows at 189th, Seychelles at 195th, Somalia at 196th, and Eritrea remains unranked.
The top 10 global football teams based on FIFA’s October 2023 rankings:
- Argentina
- France
- Brazil
- England
- Belgium
- Portugal
- Netherlands
- Spain
- Italy
- Croatia
Top 20 African Football Teams Ranked by FIFA for October 2023:
- Morocco – 13th globally
- Senegal – 20th globally
- Tunisia – 32nd globally
- Algeria – 33rd globally
- Egypt – 35th globally
- Nigeria – 40th globally
- Rwanda – 140th globally
- Burundi – 142nd globally
- Ethiopia – 143rd globally
- Eswatini – 146th globally
- Botswana – 148th globally
- Liberia – 151st globally
- Lesotho – 153rd globally
- South Sudan – 167th globally
- Mauritius – 177th globally
- Chad – 179th globally
- Sao Tome and Principe – 186th globally
- Djibouti – 189th globally
- Seychelles – 195th globally
- Somalia – 196th globally.
Please note that Eritrea remains unranked in FIFA’s latest rankings
FIFA’s comprehensive rankings include a total of 207 teams worldwide, with San Marino, from southern Europe, holding the lowest global ranking, with 746.98 unit points. These rankings provide valuable insights into the performance and standing of football teams across the globe.
