Egypt's national team moved up one place in the FIFA rankings released today, Thursday, while Argentina maintained its top spot.
Egypt ranked 32nd globally and third in Africa, while Morocco moved up two places to 12th globally and first in Africa. Senegal dropped two places to 19th globally and second in Africa.
Algeria ranked 36th globally and fourth in Africa, moving up one place. Côte d'Ivoire moved up five places to 41st globally and fifth in Africa.
For the first time in history, Africa will have nine guaranteed places at the World Cup, with the possibility of adding a tenth place in the finals, which will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
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