On October 7, 2026, FIFA released its latest men's world ranking, showing Nigeria's Super Eagles dropping four places to 30th. The team, coached by Eric Chelle, had previously been ranked 26th. In recent matches, Nigeria defeated Madagascar 2-1, lost 3-0 to Guinea-Bissau, and drew 3-3 with Russia. As a result, Nigeria fell from fourth to sixth in Africa, now trailing Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, Algeria, and Côte d'Ivoire. Spain remains the world's top-ranked team, followed by Argentina, France, England, and Portugal. The next FIFA ranking is scheduled for November 18, 2026.
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