Morocco Women drop two places in latest FIFA rankings

Morocco’s women’s team has slipped two places in the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking, moving from 62nd to 64th in the most recent update released after a busy international window featuring 119 matches across the globe.

The Atlas Lionesses’ slight decline comes amid widespread movement in the global standings, with many nations experiencing shifts following a packed calendar of international fixtures. While the drop may appear disappointing on paper, it does not significantly alter Morocco’s growing reputation as one of Africa’s most steadily improving women’s football sides.

In recent years, Morocco have established themselves as a rising force on the continent, building a competitive squad that continues to gain valuable experience against higher-ranked opposition. Their progress has helped raise the profile of women’s football in the country, with increased attention and investment contributing to their steady development on the international stage.

At the summit of the rankings, reigning world champions Spain retained their position as the number one women’s team in the world, achieving their highest-ever ranking. They remain closely followed by the United States in second place, while Germany climbed into third after overtaking England, who dropped to fourth.

The latest update also highlighted a historic milestone for the women’s game, with a record 198 national teams now included in FIFA’s ranking system. This expansion reflects the rapid global growth of women’s football, with more nations participating and competing regularly at international level than ever before.

For Morocco, the focus now shifts to upcoming fixtures where they will aim to regain ground and improve their ranking. Despite the minor setback, the team’s long-term trajectory remains positive as they continue to develop a stronger, more competitive squad capable of challenging Africa’s best and pushing further up the global ladder.