Nigeria’s Super Eagles have recorded a significant leap in the latest FIFA World Rankings, climbing 12 places to 26th following their impressive campaign at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.

The rankings, released on Monday, January 19, 2026, reflect Nigeria’s strong showing at the tournament, where the Super Eagles finished third to claim the bronze medal. Their rise from 38th to 26th globally underscores the impact of a largely dominant AFCON run.

Nigeria won six of their seven matches at the competition, with their only setback coming in a tightly contested semi-final defeat to host nation Morocco, decided on penalties.

As a result, the Super Eagles are now ranked third in Africa, behind AFCON champions Senegal, who sit 12th in the world, and runners-up Morocco, who have climbed to an all-time high of eighth globally.

Algeria and Egypt, both knocked out by Nigeria during the tournament, complete the continent’s top five, ranking fourth and fifth respectively in Africa.

At the top of the global standings, Spain retain first place, followed by Argentina, France, England and Brazil. Portugal, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Croatia round out the world’s top 10 nations.