Morocco’s national football team has achieved its highest-ever FIFA ranking, climbing to sixth place worldwide. This advancement follows a 1-1 draw between Portugal and the Democratic Republic of Congo in a 2026 World Cup qualifying match held in Houston, Texas. The result positively impacted Morocco’s ranking in the FIFA real-time standings as of June 17th. This marks the first time the Moroccan team, nicknamed the “Atlas Lions,” has broken into the top ten globally. The ranking reflects the team’s recent strong performances and growing presence in international football. The information was initially reported by Médias24, a leading Moroccan economic news source. This milestone is a significant achievement for Moroccan football.