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FIFA rankings: December update for top African and global teams

Hossam Ahmed

Photo Credit: Équipe du Maroc

The International Federation of Football Association (FIFA) has released its rankings for December. The latest rankings reflect stability among both the world’s top teams and those in Africa.


Argentina continues to lead the world rankings while Morocco maintains its top place in Africa.


Comoros also retained its highest-ever ranking for the second month in a row.


Global Rankings – Overview


The top seven teams in the world retained their positions in December.


Argentina leads the global rankings followed by France, Spain, England, Brazil, Portugal, and the Netherlands.


Top African Rankings


The top African teams also remain unchanged, reflecting stability across the continent.


1. Morocco


Morocco remains Africa’s top-ranked team and holds its global position at 14th.


2. Senegal


Senegal continues as the 2nd-best team in Africa, retaining its global rank at 17th.


3. Egypt


Egypt stays 3rd in Africa, holding steady at 33rd globally.



4. Algeria


Algeria keeps its 4th position in Africa and remains ranked 37th globally.


5. Nigeria


Nigeria continues as Africa’s 5th-best team with a global ranking of 44th.


6. Ivory Coast


The Ivory Coast holds onto 6th place in Africa and 46th globally.


7. Cameroon


Cameroon retains 7th in Africa and its global rank of 49th.


8. Mali


Mali remains 8th in Africa, maintaining its global position at 51st.



9. Tunisia


Tunisia stays 9th in Africa and continues to hold its global rank of 52nd.



10. South Africa


South Africa completes Africa’s top 10, keeping its global rank of 57th.



Historic achievement remains for Comoros:


Comoros holds onto its best-ever FIFA ranking of 103rd globally, which they got in November ranking.

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