Morocco Closes Gap on Brazil FIFA Rankings
Morocco’s victory against Canada does more than just matter in the 2026 World Cup. It also shows in the FIFA rankings. The Lions of the Atlas are now just a few decimals away from Brazil.
Morocco continues to climb. After their 3-0 victory against Canada in the round of 16 of the World Cup, the Lions of the Atlas have gained valuable points in the live FIFA ranking, which evolves after each international match.
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According to this provisional ranking, Morocco now occupies 6th place worldwide with 1803.99 points. The victory against Canada brings them 15.13 points, significant progress at this level of the world hierarchy.
The most spectacular figure is just ahead. Brazil, in 5th place, has 1804.92 points. The gap between the two teams is therefore only 0.93 points. In other words, Morocco is now on the verge of the world top 5.
Brazil Under Pressure
The situation could even evolve very quickly. Brazil must face Norway in the round of 16. In case of a Brazilian defeat, the Seleção would lose points and could leave its 5th place to Morocco in the FIFA ranking.
This ranking is not yet the official ranking published by FIFA. It is a real-time projection, calculated after match results. But it gives a clear indication of Moroccan progress over several years.
Morocco is now established in the circle of great nations. In the current table, the Lions are ahead of Portugal, the Netherlands, Belgium and Mexico. They are also getting closer to a Brazil that remains a world reference, but which has almost no margin left.
This progress confirms the change in status of the Lions of the Atlas. Morocco is no longer just a surprise team from the 2022 World Cup. It is today a team capable of winning knockout matches, accumulating points and threatening the greatest in the world ranking.
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The next meeting against France could weigh heavily. A performance against the Blues, currently leading the live ranking, would give Morocco another opportunity to consolidate its place among the powers of world football.
