FIFA rankings: December update for top African and global teams

The International Federation of Football Association (FIFA) has released its rankings for December. The latest rankings reflect stability among both the world’s top teams and those in Africa.

Argentina continues to lead the world rankings while Morocco maintains its top place in Africa.

Comoros also retained its highest-ever ranking for the second month in a row.

Global Rankings – Overview

The top seven teams in the world retained their positions in December.

Argentina leads the global rankings followed by France, Spain, England, Brazil, Portugal, and the Netherlands.

Top African Rankings

The top African teams also remain unchanged, reflecting stability across the continent.

1. Morocco

Morocco remains Africa’s top-ranked team and holds its global position at 14th.

2. Senegal

Senegal continues as the 2nd-best team in Africa, retaining its global rank at 17th.

3. Egypt

Egypt stays 3rd in Africa, holding steady at 33rd globally.

4. Algeria

Algeria keeps its 4th position in Africa and remains ranked 37th globally.

5. Nigeria

Nigeria continues as Africa’s 5th-best team with a global ranking of 44th.

6. Ivory Coast

The Ivory Coast holds onto 6th place in Africa and 46th globally.

7. Cameroon

Cameroon retains 7th in Africa and its global rank of 49th.

8. Mali

Mali remains 8th in Africa, maintaining its global position at 51st.

9. Tunisia

Tunisia stays 9th in Africa and continues to hold its global rank of 52nd.

10. South Africa

South Africa completes Africa’s top 10, keeping its global rank of 57th.

Historic achievement remains for Comoros:

Comoros holds onto its best-ever FIFA ranking of 103rd globally, which they got in November ranking.