Morocco becomes first Arab nation in FIFA’s top five men’s rankings
Summary
Morocco rose two places to fifth in FIFA’s men’s rankings, becoming the first Arab nation to reach the top five. The team also beat Niger 5-0 in an Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifier and leads Group A with a perfect record.Key Facts
- Morocco reached fifth place in FIFA’s men’s men’s rankings, its highest position to date.
- Morocco moved ahead of Brazil and Portugal in the rankings.
- Morocco beat Niger 5-0 in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Rabat.
- Morocco has won all its matches in the current qualifying round and leads Group A by nine points.
- Morocco’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title is being challenged by Senegal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
- Morocco is a co-host of the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
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