FIFA rankings: Morocco shakes up the hierarchy | OneFootball

Just hours away from their Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash with Nigeria, Morocco is playing for more than just a place in the final. The national team is riding the momentum of a historic run, powered by consistent results and a rock-solid international reputation. This 2025 AFCON is acting as a catalyst, accelerating an already remarkable cycle.

Thanks to their convincing 2-0 victory over Cameroon in the quarter-finals, Morocco has picked up 11.42 points in the world rankings. This crucial boost has propelled them to a spectacular leap, moving them virtually from 11th to 8th place globally, according to expert projections.

This climb hands Morocco its best-ever FIFA ranking, ahead of several major European teams. And if they clinch the continental crown on home soil, the prospect of breaking into the world's Top 5 is no longer just a dream.