In a significant milestone for Moroccan football, the national team has ascended to sixth place in FIFA's live men's world rankings, following a draw between Portugal and DR Congo in their inaugural match of the 2026 World Cup. The Atlas Lions now boast an impressive total of 1,755.62 points, narrowly surpassing Portugal, who has fallen to seventh place with 1,755.09 points. The margin between the two teams is a mere 0.53 points, highlighting the competitive nature of the rankings.
Portugal entered the World Cup ranked fifth but suffered a setback when they were unable to secure a victory against the lower-ranked DR Congo, resulting in a loss of 12.76 points and a drop of two positions in the live rankings. Meanwhile, Brazil has moved into the fifth position, while Morocco has climbed one spot without having played on the same day. Prior to this tournament, Morocco was already experiencing its highest ranking since the introduction of the world ranking system in 1993, after entering the tournament in seventh place following FIFA's official ranking update on June 11.
The provisional rise to sixth place marks another historic achievement for Moroccan football, although it is essential to note that FIFA differentiates between live rankings and official ranking releases. The live standings can fluctuate after each international match and are considered unofficial until all games are validated as senior
As reported by moroccoworldnews.com.
