In an unprecedented achievement, the Moroccan national team has entered the elite global club after securing fifth place in the live FIFA ranking, with a score of 1769.98 points, an increase of +14.36 points following the valuable win over Scotland, with a score of 1-0.
A victory that rewrites history
Ismail Sabari scored a historic goal in the second minute (the fastest Moroccan goal in World Cup history), capitalizing on a magical pass from Brahim Diaz, to give the “Atlas Lions” a crucial victory over Scotland at Gillette Stadium in Boston.
With this win, Morocco raised its tally to 4 points from two matches (draw with Brazil 1-1 + win over Scotland), occupying first place in Group C ahead of Scotland (3 points) and Brazil (1 point).
Historic rise in the global ranking
- Fifth place globally (the best ranking in Morocco’s history).
- Surpassing giants like Brazil (sixth place) and Portugal (seventh place).
- The first Arab and African team to enter the Top 5 in the live ranking during the World Cup.
This rise comes after an exceptional performance in the second round, where the Moroccans dominated the match defensively and offensively, with stellar performances from Yassine Bounou, Achraf Hakimi, and midfield stars like Sabari and Azzedine Ounahi.
Continuity of the “Qatar miracle”
This level confirms that the historic achievement in the 2022 World Cup (reaching the semifinals) was not a coincidence; the team succeeded in building a balanced squad that combines experience and youth, supported by Moroccan fans who stormed the American stadiums in their red colors.
What’s next?
Morocco has crucial matches remaining in the group, and it only needs a draw or win in the next match to easily secure qualification for the Round of 16.
