FIFA Rankings Update Highlights Morocco’s AFCON ‘Success’
FIFA’s live rankings now reflect Morocco earning points from the forfeited AFCON final against Senegal.
The FIFA ranking system has started to mirror the contentious result of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, categorizing the match between Morocco and Senegal as a forfeited fixture. The update indicates that Morocco has been awarded a 3–0 victory, consistent with the decision of the Confederation of African Football.
FIFA’s live ranking interface indicates that Morocco has earned 18.02 points from the match, raising their total to 1754.59. The modification comes after CAF’s appeal ruling to reverse the on-field outcome of the January 18 final in Rabat, following a brief walk-off by Senegal’s players in protest. According to CAF regulations, such behavior may lead to forfeiture, which was the foundation for granting the title to Morocco.
While FIFA has yet to release an official statement regarding the ranking change, the figures shown are part of its live ranking system, capable of reflecting match results prior to their official announcement. The upcoming release of the official rankings is planned for April 1.
The development is regarded as a notable, albeit indirect, affirmation of CAF’s decision, bolstering Morocco’s position on the global stage as they get ready for forthcoming international matches.
