Nigeria’s Super Eagles have climbed one step higher in the latest FIFA World Rankings, moving from 44th to 43rd globally, according to the update released by the world football governing body on Thursday via its official X handle.

The slight rise comes on the back of Nigeria’s recent strong performances — including a crucial home victory over Rwanda in their ongoing 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. The Super Eagles are now ranked sixth in Africa, just two places behind current African champions Côte d’Ivoire, who surged five spots to 41st and fifth on the continent.

Elsewhere on the global stage, Argentina continue to reign supreme at the top of the rankings, maintaining their position thanks to a series of dominant wins. Spain have climbed to second, with France sitting third, while England and Brazil complete the top five.

The Netherlands also moved up to sixth, swapping places with Portugal who now occupy seventh. Belgium, Italy, and Germany round out the top ten.

Across Africa, Morocco have reclaimed the number one spot on the continent and now rank 12th worldwide, leapfrogging Senegal who dropped to second in Africa and 19th globally. Egypt (32nd) and Algeria (36th) both gained one place each, holding third and fourth spots respectively among CAF teams. Tunisia, meanwhile, rose three places to 49th, ranking seventh in Africa.

The next FIFA World Ranking update is scheduled for July 10.