The Atlas Lionesses maintained their global position despite a slight decrease in points following recent international matches.
Morocco's women's national football team remains in 64th place in the latest FIFA Women's World Ranking. The Atlas Lionesses earned 1,384.71 points, a decrease from the 1,402.24 points recorded in June 2026. Their performance during the polling period included two wins, two losses, and one draw.
On the continental stage, Morocco ranks fourth in Africa. Nigeria leads the region at 43rd globally, followed by South Africa at 59th and Cameroon at 52nd. Cameroon, the recent African champion, climbed nine places in the global rankings. Ghana also fell five places, tying Morocco at 64th worldwide.
The recent Women's Africa Cup of Nations significantly influenced the rankings, with Malawi making a historic 49-place jump to 104th globally. This ranking period incorporated results from 183 international fixtures, including friendlies and qualifiers for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Why it mattersThe women's national football team's ranking affects national pride and potentially future international competition opportunities.
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