FIFA on Thursday released the latest ranking and expectedly World champion Argentina remained top on the table.
The South American giant is currently the holder of the Copa America and despite suffering a defeat to Colombia in the last World Cup qualifier they still stay on top with 1889.02 points.
All teams in the top 10 hold their positions in the latest #FIFARanking! 📊
Plus, Bolivia, Brunei Darussalam and Samoa all make big progress! 🆙
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) September 19, 2024
They are followed by France who garnered 1851.92 points.
Spain, England and Brazil completed the top 5.
In Africa, the Atlas Lions of Morocco dropped one spot to stay 14th in the World and top on the continent and the Teranga Lions of Senegal are 21st in the World and 2nd in Africa.
Despite having a decent results in the 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin and Rwanda, the Super Eagles of Nigeria remained 39th in the World and 6th in Africa.
World Top 10
1. Argentina
2. France
3. Spain
4. England
5. Brazil
6. Belgium
7. Netherlands
8. Portugal
9. Colombia
10. Italy
African Top 10
1. Morocco
2. Senegal
3. Egypt
4. Cote d’Ivoire
5. Tunisia
6. Nigeria
7. Cameroon
8. Mali
9. DR Congo
10. South Africa.
