According to the latest FIFA World Rankings released on July 18, 2026, the Gabon national football team has moved up two places to 84th globally. This update follows a series of matches including the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and friendly games.
The ranking improvement is attributed to Gabon's recent results, including a 2-1 victory over Kenya in a World Cup qualifier on June 8, 2026, and a 1-1 draw with Morocco on June 12, 2026. These results contributed to a gain of 5.32 points, bringing their total to 1,298.56 points.
In the African continent, Gabon now sits at 18th, up one spot from the previous ranking. The top African teams remain Morocco (13th globally), Senegal (20th), and Egypt (33rd).
The FIFA World Rankings are calculated using a points system based on match results, importance of matches, and strength of opponents. Gabon's next competitive matches are scheduled for September 2026 in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
