Rabat, June 4, 2026 – The Europe Today: FIFA’s latest world rankings have confirmed that Morocco has risen one place to seventh in the world, reinforcing the Atlas Lions’ status among global football’s elite ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The upward movement follows a series of friendly victories in the final phase of preparations for the tournament, providing a significant boost in confidence as Morocco prepares for a challenging World Cup campaign, including a high-profile clash against Brazil.
Morocco’s points tally now stands at 1756.94, maintaining its position as the highest-ranked team in both Africa and the Arab world. The Atlas Lions also moved ahead of the Netherlands, who dropped in the standings following a 1–0 defeat to Algeria.
The latest rankings reflect Morocco’s strong pre-World Cup form, highlighted by a commanding 4–0 victory over Madagascar earlier this week.
The team is now preparing for its final friendly match against Norway on Sunday, which will serve as the last test before their World Cup opener against Brazil.
Morocco has been drawn in Group C alongside Brazil, Scotland, and Haiti. While the Atlas Lions are widely seen as strong contenders to advance from the group stage, their most formidable challenge is expected to come against five-time world champions Brazil.
As Morocco continues its rise in global football, the team remains focused on closing the gap with the world’s top-ranked sides, with France, Spain, and Argentina currently occupying the top three positions in the FIFA rankings.
The latest achievement further cements Morocco’s growing reputation as one of international football’s emerging powerhouses.
