Morocco beat Canada and Brazil lost to Norway. Yet the Lions of the Atlas remain just behind the Seleção in the FIFA ranking. The explanation lies not in the sporting result, but in the calculation method used by the international body.
Morocco’s victory against Canada does more than just matter in the 2026 World Cup. It also shows in the FIFA rankings. The Lions of the Atlas are now just a few decimals away from Brazil.
The victory against the Netherlands weighs more than just the World Cup bracket. It also allows Morocco to widen the gap in the FIFA world rankings , where the Atlas Lions now appear well ahead of the Oranje.
The Lions of the Atlas are writing a new chapter in their history. Thanks to Portugal’s stumble tonight against the DRC, Morocco seizes sixth place in the world rankings , an absolute first.
Morocco’s team has officially surpassed the Netherlands in the ranking . This progression to seventh place is explained by a large victory against Madagascar, combined with a Dutch defeat against Algeria.
On the eve of the 2026 World Cup in North America, Morocco is displaying very high ambitions. Ranked eighth in the world, the Atlas Lions are entering a new era under the leadership of Mohamed Ouahbi .
The Atlas Lions conceded a draw (1-1) against Ecuador at the Metropolitano stadium. This friendly match, in preparation for the 2026 World Cup, was decided at the end of the game with a Moroccan equalizer.
The CAF Appeals Jury declared Senegal forfeit in the 2025 AFCON final , sealing the triumph of Morocco (3-0). This victory should propel the Atlas Lions to the fifth place in the world rankings.
The former Atlas Lions coach, Hervé Renard has expressed deep regret over his departure in 2019. In an interview, the French coach acknowledges a career mistake and declares that his love for the Kingdom remains intact.
The Moroccan national team is signing a historic performance in the FIFA ranking of January 2026 by reaching the eighth place in the world. This major consecration allows the Atlas Lions to enter the Top 10 for the first time since 1998, thus surpassing their previous record set in 1993.
A few hours before their duel against Nigeria, the Moroccan national team is assured of reaching the best FIFA ranking in its history. Thanks to their quarter-final victory against Cameroon (2-0), the Atlas Lions are now virtually in 8th place in the world, surpassing historical nations such as Belgium (9th) and Germany (10th).
The Moroccan national football team is about to achieve a historic performance in the FIFA world ranking. Thanks to Italy’s recent poor performance, the Atlas Lions are provisionally 11th and are now aiming for a place in the top 10, an objective that depends on tomorrow’s match.