This Article Was Last Updated: July 20, 2026 by Oseg Hale
Nigeria’s Super Eagles remain 26th in the world and have dropped to fourth in Africa after FIFA released its latest Men’s World Ranking on 20 July 2026, SuperEaglesNG.com reports.
The Super Eagles retained 26th place globally despite losing 2-1 to Portugal in an international friendly in June. However, Egypt moved above Nigeria into third place in Africa after reaching the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Latest Super Eagles FIFA Ranking July 2026
| Category | Position |
| World Ranking | 26th |
| African Ranking | 4th |
| Latest FIFA Ranking Release | 20 July 2026 |
| Next FIFA Ranking Release | 7 October 2026 |
Morocco remains Africa’s highest-ranked team and climbed one place to sixth in the world after reaching the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals.
Senegal remains second in Africa despite dropping three places in the global rankings.
Egypt now ranks third in Africa after its World Cup campaign ended with a 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the Round of 16.
Algeria completes Africa’s top five after dropping one place.
Africa Ranking And Super Eagles Position
Nigeria remains among the world’s top 30 national teams but now sits fourth in Africa.
The Super Eagles were last in action against Portugal in June, losing 2-1 in an international friendly.
Africa’s leading teams are:
| Africa Rank | Team |
| 1 | Morocco |
| 2 | Senegal |
| 3 | Egypt |
| 4 | Nigeria |
| 5 | Algeria |
Nigeria remains ahead of several leading African nations despite slipping one place on the continental ranking.
Why Nigeria Dropped To Fourth In Africa
Nigeria retained its global ranking but lost third place in Africa because Egypt gained ranking points through its performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Key factors behind Nigeria’s latest ranking include:
- Nigeria remained 26th in the world.
- The Super Eagles lost 2-1 to Portugal in June.
- Egypt reached the FIFA World Cup Round of 16.
- Morocco reached the World Cup quarter-finals and remains Africa’s highest-ranked nation.
- Senegal retained second place in Africa despite falling in the global rankings.
Top Five Teams In The FIFA World Ranking
Spain returned to the top of the FIFA Men’s World Ranking after winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The world’s top five teams are:
| World Rank | Team |
| 1 | Spain |
| 2 | Argentina |
| 3 | France |
| 4 | England |
| 5 | Brazil |
How FIFA Ranking Points Are Calculated
FIFA uses a points-based system to rank national teams.
Teams gain or lose points based on:
- Match result.
- Strength of the opponent.
- Importance of the competition.
- Expected result before the match.
Competitive matches such as the FIFA World Cup and continental championships carry more weight than international friendlies.
Only recognised senior international matches count towards the FIFA Men’s World Ranking.
Nigeria’s Historical FIFA Ranking Record
| Category | Record |
| Best FIFA Ranking | 5th (April 1994) |
| Lowest FIFA Ranking | 82nd (November 1999) |
| Current Ranking | 26th (July 2026) |
Nigeria reached fifth in the world in April 1994 after a successful period in international football.
What Nigeria’s FIFA Ranking Means
The Super Eagles remain among the world’s top 30 national teams despite missing the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Nigeria will look to improve its ranking during future international fixtures and the AFCON 2027 qualification campaign.
The next FIFA Men’s World Ranking will be released on 7 October 2026.
FAQ – Super Eagles FIFA Ranking
What is Nigeria’s current FIFA ranking?
Nigeria is ranked 26th in the world and fourth in Africa in the latest FIFA Men’s World Ranking released on 20 July 2026.
Which African teams are ranked above Nigeria?
Morocco, Senegal and Egypt are ranked above Nigeria.
Why did Nigeria drop to fourth in Africa?
Egypt moved ahead of Nigeria after reaching the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while Nigeria retained 26th place globally.
When will FIFA release the next world ranking?
FIFA will publish the next Men’s World Ranking on 7 October 2026.
What is Nigeria’s highest FIFA ranking ever?
Nigeria reached fifth in the FIFA Men’s World Ranking in April 1994.
Is Nigeria still in the FIFA top 30?
Yes. The Super Eagles remain 26th in the world.
