FIFA Ranking: The Super Eagles remain in 26th place and fall to fourth place in Africa

The Nigerian Super Eagles have maintained their 26th position in the latest Men’s World Rankings released on Monday. completesports.com information.

However, Eric Chelle’s team dropped one place to fourth place in Africa after Egypt overtook them in the continental standings.

The Super Eagles have not played since their 2-1 loss to former European champions Portugal in an international friendly in June.

Egypt rose to third place in Africa following an impressive campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Pharaohs reached the round of 16 before suffering a narrow 3-2 defeat to eventual runners-up Argentina.

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Morocco remains the highest-ranked African nation (sixth position). The Atlas Lions, who reached the quarterfinals of the World Cup, rose one place globally and remained firmly in first place on the continent.

Senegal remains second in Africa despite losing three places in the world rankings, while Algeria completes the continent’s top five after losing one place.

At the top of the world ranking, recently crowned fifa World champion Spain regained the number one position, and Argentina fell to second place. France, England and Brazil complete the top five in the world.

FIFA confirmed that the next edition of the Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking will be published on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.

By Adeboye Amosu