FIFA Releases Updated Men’s World Rankings for January 2026

Overview of the Latest FIFA Rankings

FIFA has released its latest Men’s World Rankings for late January 2026, reflecting recent international performances and the impact of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

While several teams maintained their positions at the top, major movements were recorded among African nations, with Morocco and Senegal making historic jumps following impressive continental campaigns.

Global Top of the Rankings Remains Unchanged

Spain continue to sit at the summit of world football, retaining the number one position. Argentina, France and England complete the top four, with no changes recorded among the world’s top seven teams from the previous ranking.

The stability at the top suggests consistency among elite international sides as attention shifts toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup preparations.

Morocco and Senegal Make Historic Progress

Morocco enjoyed one of the biggest gains in the latest update. Despite narrowly missing out on the AFCON title, the Atlas Lions climbed three places to eighth globally — their highest FIFA ranking ever and their first return to the world’s top ten since April 1998.

AFCON champions Senegal also made a strong statement, surging seven places to 12th worldwide. This jump represents a new personal best for the Teranga Lions and reflects their dominant run in the continental tournament.

Their rise caused Belgium, Croatia and Germany to drop one place each.

Top 20 African Nations – January 2026

• Morocco – 8
• Senegal – 12
• Nigeria – 26
• Algeria – 28
• Egypt – 31
• Ivory Coast – 37
• Cameroon – 45
• Tunisia – 47
• DR Congo – 48
• Mali – 54
• South Africa – 60
• Burkina Faso – 62
• Cape Verde – 67
• Ghana
• Guinea – 80
• Gabon – 86
• Uganda – 88
• Angola – 89
• Zambia – 91
• Benin – 92

Men’s Top 50 FIFA World Rankings – January 19, 2026

1. Spain
2. Argentina
3. France
4. England
5. Brazil
6. Portugal
7. Netherlands
8. Morocco
9. Belgium
10. Germany
11. Croatia
12. Senegal
13. Italy
14. Colombia
15. USA
16. Mexico
17. Uruguay
18. Switzerland
19. Japan
20. Iran
21. Denmark
22. South Korea
23. Ecuador
24. Austria
25. Türkiye
26. Nigeria
27. Australia
28. Algeria
29. Canada
30. Ukraine
31. Egypt
32. Norway
33. Panama
34. Poland
35. Wales
36. Russia
37. Ivory Coast
38. Scotland
39. Serbia
40. Paraguay
41. Hungary
42. Sweden
43. Czechia
44. Slovakia
45. Cameroon
46. Greece
47. Tunisia
48. DR Congo
49. Romania
50. Venezuela

What’s Next

The next FIFA Men’s World Rankings update is expected after the inter-confederation and UEFA World Cup qualifying playoffs at the end of March 2026, a period likely to bring further changes as teams intensify their qualification campaigns.

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