Morocco Makes History with a Historic Sixth Place in FIFA Rankings
In a groundbreaking achievement, the Moroccan national football team, known as the "Atlas Lions," has made history by securing an unprecedented sixth place in the FIFA World Rankings. This remarkable feat positions Morocco as the highest-ranked Arab team in the history of FIFA, particularly following an impressive performance in the ongoing 2026 World Cup.
The ascent in the rankings comes on the heels of the first round results of the 2026 World Cup, during which the Portuguese national team drew with the Democratic Republic of Congo. This outcome resulted in Portugal losing over 12 points, causing them to fall to seventh place with a total of 1755.09 points. In contrast, Morocco climbed to sixth place with 1755.62 points, surpassing Portugal by a slim margin of 0.53 points. Additionally, Brazil has moved up to the fifth position.
This ranking marks the highest in Moroccan football history, making Morocco the first Arab nation to reach the sixth position in FIFA's rankings, further solidifying its status as the top Arab team in the history of the sport.
Morocco's rise in the rankings was significantly supported by their strong performance at the World Cup, where they managed to secure a valuable 1-1 draw against one of the tournament favorites, Brazil, in their group stage match. Group C also includes Scotland and Haiti.
The Moroccan team's performance has garnered widespread acclaim from analysts and fans alike, who consider the result against such a formidable opponent as a "draw with the taste of victory," providing the team with a crucial morale boost as they continue their journey in the tournament.
As reported by i24news.tv.
