Morocco climbs in FIFA Rankings after CAF awards AFCON 2025 title

Morocco has seen its FIFA ranking updated to reflect the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final outcome, with the Atlas Lions now credited with a 3-0 win following the Senegal national team’s walk-off.

The latest live rankings show Morocco earning 1754.59 points, a boost of +18.02 points from the match.

The update follows the Confederation of African Football’s decision to award Morocco the continental title in line with tournament regulations, which stipulate that abandoning the pitch can result in a forfeit.

FIFA’s live ranking system has integrated this result, though the governing body has not yet issued a formal statement specifically confirming the change. The next official rankings update is scheduled for April 1.

This adjustment carries significant weight for Morocco on the global stage, solidifying the team’s international standing as it prepares for upcoming fixtures.

FIFA’s live interface effectively signals tacit recognition of CAF’s ruling, cementing the Atlas Lions’ place atop African football following their landmark 2025 AFCON triumph.