Morocco reaches 5th in FIFA rankings, matching African record

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Morocco's national football team has reached a historic milestone, climbing to 5th place in the live FIFA men's world rankings. This achievement matches the highest position ever reached by an African nation, a record previously held by Nigeria in 1994. The rise follows Brazil's 1-1 draw against Australia, which allowed the Atlas Lions to overtake the five-time world champions in the live standings.

In recent footballing activity, Morocco secured a 2-0 victory against Gabon in their opening match of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in Rabat, with goals from Noussair Mazraoui and Soufiane Rahimi. Additionally, ticket sales have begun for an upcoming friendly match against Ghana in Tangier, scheduled for October 4.

In other sports, the Moroccan national billiards team has qualified for the final of the 2026 Africa and World Billiards Championship held in Marrakech, after defeating France 11-7 in the semi-finals.

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[● 3 SOURCES] The Moroccan national billiards team reached the final of the 2026 Africa and World Billiards Championship in Marrakech. www.marrakechalaan.com · www.mcg24.com · www.maroc24.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Morocco's 5th place ranking matches the historic African record set by Nigeria in 1994. sunuker.com · blueprint.ng · www.pulse.com.gh
[● 3 SOURCES] Noussair Mazraoui and Soufiane Rahimi scored the goals in Morocco's 2-0 win over Gabon. www.oyoungazette.net · www.almountakhab.com · www.pulse.com.gh
[● 5 SOURCES] Morocco defeated Gabon 2-0 in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match. www.oyoungazette.net · www.almountakhab.com · al3omk.com · www.pulse.com.gh
[● 3 SOURCES] Morocco has reached 5th place in the live FIFA men's world rankings. sunuker.com · blueprint.ng · www.pulse.com.gh
[○ 1 SOURCE] Morocco reached the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, losing to France. www.pulse.com.gh
[● 2 SOURCES] Brazil's 1-1 draw against Australia allowed Morocco to overtake them in the rankings. blueprint.ng · www.pulse.com.gh
[● 2 SOURCES] Ticket sales have commenced for the friendly match between Morocco and Ghana scheduled for October 4 in Tangier. assabah.ma · hnews.ma