Morocco has achieved a historic milestone by entering the top 5 of the FIFA World Rankings for the first time. As of the latest ranking update on June 20, 2026, the Atlas Lions are ranked 5th globally, the highest position ever held by an African nation.
This achievement follows Morocco's impressive performance at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, where they became the first African team to reach the semifinals. Since then, the team has maintained strong form in international matches, including the Africa Cup of Nations and World Cup qualifiers.
FIFA's ranking system considers match results, importance of matches, and strength of opponents. Morocco's rise reflects consistent victories against top-ranked teams, including wins over Belgium, Spain, and Portugal in recent years.
