African Teams
Morocco hits historic eighth in latest FIFA rankings
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Morocco has reached its highest-ever position in the FIFA men's world rankings, climbing to eighth place following a strong showing at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Despite losing the final to Senegal, who rose to a record 12th, the Atlas Lions returned to the top 10 for the first time since 1998. The update, released on January 20, 2026, reflects the impact of the recent AFCON tournament on African teams.
The 11th edition of the FIFA Arab Cup begins December 1 in Qatar, featuring 16 nations including six from Africa. Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Egypt, Sudan, and Comoros represent the continent, with Africa holding four past titles. Free-to-air broadcasts will make the tournament accessible worldwide.