Harambee Stars Remain Stagnant In FIFA Rankings
Kenya national team, Harambee Stars, has neither gained nor lost ground in the latest FIFA rankings released on Monday.
The Harambee Stars remains at number 109 globally in the latest rankings released by World football governing body.
Kenya were inactive in the July international break as they were out of 2026 FIFA World Cup thus their total points remained at 1185 points.
In Cecafa region, Uganda remain the best ranked country at position 89 while Tanzania also remained stagnant in position 112 followed by Sudan in 117, Rwanda, 128, Burundi 142, Ethiopia 143, South Sudan 169, Eritrea 184, Djibouti 196 and Somalia 199.
Follow Kenya Frontline X account for more updates
Morocco strengthens grip as Africa’s highest-ranked nation
2026 African Cup of Nations beaten finalists Morocco remain the top-ranked team in the continent, moving one place up to position 6th while Senegal come in second, 12 places below Lions of Atlas.
Newly crowned world champions Spain have climbed back to the top of the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking after sealing a historic second FIFA World Cup title.
La Roja, who had briefly lost the number one spot in April, reclaimed the summit following their 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium. The triumph not only earned Spain a coveted second world title but also opened up a comfortable lead over their closest challengers in the rankings.
Argentina, the 2022 world champions, dropped one place to second after surrendering both their World Cup crown and the world’s top ranking following the narrow final defeat.
The latest rankings reflect a busy international window in which 105 matches were played, with 104 of them coming during the recently concluded FIFA World Cup.
World Cup performances trigger major shifts in FIFA rankings
Elsewhere, Brazil climbed one place to fifth and as mentioned Morocco also moved up one spot to sixth. Both nations overtook Portugal, who slipped two places to seventh after their Round of 16 exit at the hands of eventual champions Spain.
Quarter-finalists Belgium rose to eighth, leapfrogging neighbours the Netherlands, who dropped to ninth.
Meanwhile, co-hosts Mexico surged four places to 10th, returning to the world’s top ten for the first time since March 2022. Their rise came at the expense of Germany, who fell two places to 12th in the latest standings.
Elsewhere in the rankings, Tunisia endured the steepest decline of any nation in the latest update, tumbling 12 places to 57th after a disappointing World Cup campaign that fell well below expectations.
In contrast, several African and South American nations enjoyed significant gains thanks to impressive performances at the tournament. Egypt climbed five places to 24th after reaching the Round of 16 for the first time in their history, while Paraguay jumped seven spots to 34th after matching that feat with an inspiring knockout-stage run.
Cabo Verde also continued their remarkable rise on the global stage. After making history by reaching the Round of 32 in their FIFA World Cup debut, the Blue Sharks moved up three places to 64th in the world. Their impressive campaign further underlined the nation’s growing status in international football.
Ghana were another big movers in the latest rankings, climbing eight places to 65th despite narrowly missing out on the Round of 16 after a hard-fought defeat to Colombia. The Black Stars’ performances throughout the tournament earned widespread praise and highlighted the progress made under their current setup.
The latest FIFA rankings reflect the impact of the expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup, with several emerging football nations rewarded for historic performances while traditional powerhouses paid the price for disappointing exits.
