Nigeria have retained their 26th position in the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings, but slipped to fourth place among African nations following Egypt’s impressive campaign at the 2026 World Cup.

Eric Chelle’s side garnered 1,585.2 points to remain ahead of Turkey, Australia, Algeria, Canada and Ivory Coast, who occupy 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th and 31st positions respectively in the global standings.

The Super Eagles have not featured in competitive action since June, when they suffered a 2-1 defeat to former European champions Portugal in an international friendly.

Nigeria’s continental slide was triggered by Egypt’s run to the Round of 16 at the ongoing World Cup, where the Pharaohs were narrowly beaten 3-2 by Argentina, a result that lifted them to third in Africa.

Morocco retained their position as the continent’s highest-ranked side after advancing to the quarter-finals of the tournament, with the Atlas Lions also climbing one place globally, from seventh to sixth.

Nigeria remain the second-highest-ranked team among nations absent from the World Cup, being co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, with only Denmark, ranked 21st globally, sitting higher among the absentees.