Where Do Morocco Rank in the FIFA World Rankings in 2026?

Morocco's 2026 FIFA Ranking: 7th in the World

In the FIFA World Ranking published on June 3, 2026, Morocco sit 7th in the world with 1,756.94 points. That is the highest position the Atlas Lions have ever held, confirming their place among the elite of international football as the 2026 World Cup gets underway across North America.

To be ranked seventh globally is remarkable for a nation that, not long ago, was best known for plucky World Cup cameos. It places Morocco above many traditional European and South American powers and reflects a sustained run of strong results rather than a single good tournament. For African football, it is a landmark; Morocco are comfortably the continent's top-ranked side.

How They Climbed So High

The single biggest driver was the 2022 World Cup semi-final run, when Morocco beat Spain and Portugal to reach the last four. Deep tournament runs are weighted heavily in the FIFA ranking formula, so that campaign delivered a huge points boost that lifted them into the top ten and gave them a platform to build on.

Since then, consistent qualifying and friendly results have kept the points accumulating rather than draining away. Beating high-ranked opponents earns more points than thrashing weak ones, and Morocco have repeatedly tested themselves against strong sides. That steady diet of competitive fixtures, combined with stability in the squad and coaching setup, is what turned a one-off surge into a durable top-seven ranking.

Climbing Even Higher During the Tournament

Rankings are not static during a World Cup. As the 2026 tournament progressed, Morocco were reported to have climbed as high as 6th after Portugal dropped points, nudging the Atlas Lions up another place. It is a reminder that the ranking is a live measure that responds to results week by week, not a fixed label.

For fans, the takeaway is simple: whether listed as 7th in the official June 2026 release or 6th as in-tournament results shifted, Morocco are firmly inside the world's top seven. That is the highest they have ever been and a fair reflection of a team that now expects to beat top opposition rather than merely hope to.

What the Ranking Actually Means

A high FIFA ranking matters beyond bragging rights. It feeds into seeding for World Cup and continental tournament draws, which can hand a top side an easier group and a smoother path through the early rounds. Morocco's elite ranking helped ensure favorable positioning heading into 2026.

It is worth keeping perspective, though. The ranking measures recent results, not destiny, and it does not win matches on its own. Morocco still had to deliver on the pitch, starting with a Round of 32 tie against the Netherlands on June 29, 2026. The ranking tells you they are genuine contenders; the tournament tells you how far that takes them.

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