Senegal drops one spot to 16th in latest FIFA rankings

Senegal, a prominent African football nation, now ranks 16th worldwide with 1667.66 points, a drop of one position from the previous update. This minor decline occurs within a highly competitive Top 20, where point differences are minimal and international results can quickly impact rankings. Japan, at 17th, is closely approaching Senegal, indicating increasing pressure from Asian teams.

The top of the rankings remains dominated by Argentina, which holds the first position with 1889.06 points, closely followed by France with 1887.11 points. Spain is third with 1856.03 points, completing a podium largely occupied by European and South American teams. On the African continent, Morocco continues to stand out, ranking 6th globally, confirming its consistent performance at the highest level and its status as a continental leader.

Other top-ranked nations include England 4th, Brazil 5th, Portugal 7th, Netherlands 8th, Germany 9th, and Belgium 10th.