Di Super Eagles of Nigeria don maintain dia 26th position for di latest FIFA men’s world rankings, but dem don drop to fourth place among African nations after di release of di updated standings on Monday.
Di Super Eagles ranking remain unchanged after dia last outing, a 2-1 defeat to Portugal for an international friendly for June. With no competitive fixtures since then, di result get little impact on Nigeria’s position for di global rankings.
Despite retaining dia place for di world standings, Nigeria dem overtake for di African rankings by Egypt, whose impressive performance at di 2026 FIFA World Cup earn dem a rise on di continent. Di Pharaohs advance to di Round of 16 before bowing out after a narrow 3-2 loss to eventual runners-up Argentina.
Morocco continue to lead di way as Africa’s highest-ranked side after dia quarter-final finish for di World Cup. Di Atlas Lions also improve dia global standing, moving up one place from seventh to sixth for di world.
Senegal remain second-best for Africa despite slipping three places for di global rankings, while Algeria occupy fifth place on di continent after dropping one spot worldwide.
Globally, Spain reclaim di number one ranking following dia triumph at di 2026 FIFA World Cup. Di new world champions replace Argentina at di summit after defeating di South Americans for di final. Argentina now sit second, while France, England and Brazil complete di top five teams for di world.
FIFA expect to publish its next men’s world rankings on October 7, 2026.
