Morocco Women Maintain 64th Place in Latest FIFA World Rankings

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Morocco’s women’s national football team has retained 64th place in the latest FIFA Women’s World Rankings, despite a decline in its points tally, according to the standings released on Tuesday. The update reflects a period of significant movement in women’s international football, particularly across Africa following the continental championship held in July and August 2026.

The Atlas Lionesses recorded 1,384.71 points, down from 1,402.24 in the previous edition published in June. Their recent record of two victories, two defeats and one draw was not enough to improve their position in the global standings, leaving Morocco outside the top 60.

Morocco Remains Among Africa’s Leading Teams

Despite the drop in points, Morocco continues to occupy fourth place among African national teams. Nigeria remains the continent’s highest-ranked side at 43rd worldwide, although it has fallen seven positions. Cameroon has climbed to 52nd after gaining nine places, while South Africa sits 59th, down two spots.

The latest standings place Morocco ahead of Ghana, which has dropped five positions to 64th worldwide, according to the figures provided in the ranking update.

For the Atlas Lionesses, maintaining their global position offers a measure of stability, but the reduced points total highlights the importance of securing positive results in upcoming international fixtures.

Spain Strengthens Its Grip on First Place

At the top of the global rankings, Spain has consolidated its position after a successful series of matches in the United States. The reigning world champions won their opening encounter against the Americans before drawing the second, extending their lead to almost 80 points.

Germany remains third after winning both of its matches, narrowing the gap with the United States, which holds second place.

The only change within the top 10 concerns Denmark, which has returned to the elite group at 10th after earning a victory and a draw during its visit to Canada. The Danish side moves ahead of the Netherlands and North Korea, now ranked 11th and 12th, respectively. Denmark had not occupied such a high position since 2010.

Malawi Emerges as One of the Biggest Climbers

The African football landscape has undergone considerable changes following the Women's Africa Cup of Nations held in July and August 2026. Malawi stands out as one of the most remarkable success stories in the latest rankings, rising 49 places to reach 104th.

The Malawian team collected an additional 158.44 points after an impressive run that included reaching the continental tournament's final and securing qualification for its first FIFA Women's World Cup. Its progress also reflects a series of victories in Olympic qualifying matches.

Cameroon has also benefited from the recent period, rising nine places to 52nd. Tanzania climbed 11 positions to 111th, while Burkina Faso advanced nine places to 109th.

Beyond Africa, Vanuatu moved up eight places to 100th. Slovenia also made progress, gaining two positions to reach 36th and recording the highest ranking in its history.

Several African Teams Lose Ground

Not every national team emerged from the latest ranking period in a stronger position. Egypt suffered one of the steepest declines, dropping 14 places to 113th after losing all three of its group-stage matches at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Zimbabwe fell nine places to 136th, while the Democratic Republic of the Congo slipped eight positions to 114th.

These contrasting results illustrate the competitive shifts taking place across African women's football, where tournament performances are having a direct impact on international standings.

Rankings Reflect a Busy International Calendar

The latest FIFA update incorporates results from 183 international matches, including friendlies and qualifying fixtures for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil, with both European and African qualifying campaigns contributing to the changes.

For Morocco, the immediate challenge will be to turn its established position among Africa's leading teams into stronger results and a higher points total. While remaining 64th worldwide provides continuity, the gains made by Cameroon and other African sides underline the increasingly competitive environment facing the Atlas Lionesses.

The next international fixtures will offer Morocco an opportunity to recover lost points and strengthen its position ahead of future major competitions.