Atlas Lions Climb to 11th Place in FIFA World Rankings
Thanks to two valuable victories during the recent international break against Tunisia (2-0) and Benin (1-0), the Atlas Lions have climbed to 11th place in the FIFA world rankings—a symbolic milestone they had not reached since 1998. With a total of 1698.76 points, they are now just 6.5 points away from breaking into the coveted top 10.
According to estimates by the specialized site Football-Ranking.com, these friendly wins earned an additional 4.52 points for Walid Regragui’s squad, extending their impressive streak to 12 consecutive victories, a historic record for the Moroccan national team.
A Spectacular Goal and a Winning Momentum
The most recent match, played in Fez against Benin, confirmed Morocco’s winning momentum. Though the match ended with a narrow 1-0 win, it was highlighted by a stunning piece of technical brilliance from Ayoub El Kaabi, who scored a spectacular bicycle kick after a perfectly timed cross from Adam Masina. The goal was a true work of art, reflecting the confidence and creativity currently thriving within the Moroccan squad.
Morocco Rises as Germany Falls
Morocco’s climb in the global football hierarchy is due not only to their own strong performances but also to the decline of traditional football powers. Germany, previously ranked 10th, suffered two consecutive defeats—first to Portugal in the Nations League semi-final, then to France in the third-place match—and is expected to drop to 12th place.
Italy, despite a heavy 3-0 loss to Norway in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, narrowly holds its spot after a win against Moldova. Meanwhile, Croatia has solidified its place in 9th, following dominant victories over Gibraltar (7-0) and the Czech Republic (5-1), gaining 8.85 points. This upward move by Croatia makes it slightly more difficult for Morocco to break into the top 10 in the short term.
A Promising Yet Demanding Climb
Just a step away from joining the elite top 10, Morocco is asserting itself as a true force in world football. However, to cross this final symbolic threshold, the Atlas Lions must maintain their consistency, continue defeating high-caliber opponents, and further develop their collective play.
The next FIFA rankings update, scheduled for July 17, 2025, could mark a historic leap and once again inscribe Morocco’s name in the annals of world football.
Editorial team/le7tv
